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Great Ferns as Companion Plants for Azaleas and Rhododendrons

Deciduous Azaleas, Evergreen Azaleas, Lepidote Rhododendrons, Elepidote Rhododendrons

Deciduous Azaleas companions, Evergreen Azaleas companions, Rhododendron companions, azalea companions, Fern, Ferns

Azaleas and Rhododendrons, with their beautiful flowers, are some of the best-loved sights of spring. Producing a blaze of color, these popular ornamental shrubs are showy for only a relatively short season when in bloom. Their spectacular display can be extended by selecting species or cultivars with different blooming times or planting companion plants for greater diversity.

Shade-loving plants, Ferns are lovely companion plants to Rhododendrons and Azaleas. They are both desirable and suitable additions to the splendid flowers of Azaleas or Rhododendron and give an extra dimension to the garden. They make a charming groundcover and, thanks to their light rooting, do not take away the required moisture from their shrub companions if planted thickly. Their form and texture also tend to reduce the legginess of your Azalea shrubs, and handsome effects can be created by choosing the perfect leaf shapes that complement and contrast beautifully with the growth habit of your Azaleas and Rhododendrons.

Here is a list of favorite Ferns as companion plants for Azaleas and Rhododendrons.

Many other varieties are suitable for companion planting with your Azaleas and Rhododendrons, so don’t be afraid to experiment and find your own successful plant combinations! These companion plants must, however, be able to thrive under the same growing conditions as Azaleas and Rhododendrons.

Guide Information

Hardiness 4 - 10
Plant Type Ferns, Shrubs
Genus Rhododendron
Exposure Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Wall-Side Borders, Hedges And Screens, Beds And Borders, Banks And Slopes, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden

Favorite Ferns as Companion Plants for Azaleas and Rhododendrons

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.

Guide Information

Hardiness 4 - 10
Plant Type Ferns, Shrubs
Genus Rhododendron
Exposure Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Wall-Side Borders, Hedges And Screens, Beds And Borders, Banks And Slopes, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden
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