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Azaleas

Rhododendron species and cultivars

The pretty displays seen in many gardens during the main azalea flowering season undoubtedly inspire many passers-by into buying new azaleas for themselves. Azaleas are subject to numerous pests and diseases, however, and the plant can look fairly unattractive when not in flower. This is undoubtedly exacerbated by the hot and particularly the dry conditions we have to deal with in many parts of Qld. For insights into azalea growing, try taking a look at the following azalea links:

Where to buy azaleas in Qld

 Check in garden centres for a selection of azaleas, especially around flowering time when the widest selection is likely to be available.

Any retail nurseries who consider themselves azalea specialists and who supply Qld, please get in touch with the webmaster: Contact Information.

More Links
The following links are for general information and research - some species or cultivars referred to may be unavailable in (or unsuitable for) Queensland

Australia
Australian Rhododendron Society Inc.
Growing Azaleas in Australia's Holiday Coast at Adrian Frood's Website

International
Note that some types of azalea grown in colder climates are unsuitable for subtropical Qld. There will be an attempt to concentrate on the more suitable evergreen types in the links below, but you still may find a variety discussed in international links.
Azalea Society of America offers a lot of information about azaleas generally
Henning's Rhododendron & Azaleas pages
Evergreen Azaleas University of California Center for Landscape and Urban Horticulture (PDF)
Azaleas Bring Unbeatable Southern Spring Beauty Office of Agricultural Communications Mississippi State University USA
Azalea Culture in Harris County Texas A&M University (PDF)
Azalea Time Down South (growing azaleas in East Texas) Aggie-Horticulture, Texas A&M University, USA
Azaleas Some background information about azaleas. Gardening Column, Virginia Cooperative Extension
Azaleas are Blooming at the Hoe and Shovel blog (central Florida)
Amazing Azaleas and Riotous Rhododendrons University of Illinois
Evergreen Azaleas in My Garden at The Virtual Rhododendron Garden
Virtual Azalea Japan

Species, Groups, Cultivars
Encore Azalea (Includes some information on the origin of these cultivars) University of Arkansas
Azaleas (Encore azaleas) at the Green Beam website (USA)
Rhododendron obtusum Kurume Azalea. Landscape Plant Fact Sheets, University of Florida USA (PDF)
On the Origin of Kurume Azaleas at Virtual Azalea, Japan
Azalea spp. 'Satsuki hybrids' Landscape Plant Propagation Information, University of Florida
Rhododendron x 'Fashion' Fashion Azaleas. Landscape Plant Fact Sheets, University of Florida USA (PDF)
Rhododendron x 'George Tabor' Landscape Plant Fact Sheets, University of Florida USA (PDF)

Cultivation
Tips for Beginners: How To Prune Evergreen Azaleas American Rhododendron Society
Spring Azalea Care University of Florida (PDF)
Summer Azalea Maintenance Helps to Ensure a Colorful Spring David W. Marshall, Leon County Extension, University of Florida, USA
Fall Blooming Azaleas Gaining in Popularity Office of Agricultural Communications Mississippi State University, USA
Prune Azaleas Immediately after Flowering in: Horticulture Timely Topics (May, 1997) The University of Georgia
When to Prune Flowering Shrubs Texas A&M University
Azaleas with a Difference GardenDesignOnline blog. Illustration of "cloud pruning"
Frequently Asked Plant Questions University of Florida
Potassium Deficiency in Azalea (Rhododendron sp.) A photograhic illustration. University of Florida NutDef Plant Nutrient Deficiency Database
Copper Deficiency in Azalea (Rhododendron sp.) A photograhic illustration. University of Florida NutDef Plant Nutrient Deficiency Database
Iron Deficiency in Azalea (Rhododendron sp.) A photograhic illustration. University of Florida NutDef Plant Nutrient Deficiency Database
Iron Deficiency in Azalea (Rhododendron sp.) Another photograph. University of Florida NutDef Plant Nutrient Deficiency Database
Nitrogen Deficiency in Azalea (Rhododendron sp.) A photograhic illustration. University of Florida NutDef Plant Nutrient Deficiency Database
Nitrogen Deficiency in Azalea (Rhododendron sp.) Another photograph. University of Florida NutDef Plant Nutrient Deficiency Database

Propagation
Azalea indica (Rhododendron indicum) Landscape Plant Propagation Information, University of Florida
Rhododendron obtusum, Kurume Azalea Landscape Plant Propagation Information, University of Florida
Azalea spp. 'Kurume hybrids' Landscape Plant Propagation Information, University of Florida


Possible misspellings: azalia, azaela, azalae, asalea, asaleas
Related topics:
Japanese & Chinese Garden Style
Vireya Rhododendrons

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