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Potomac Valley Chapter ARS

Potomac Valley Chapter
of the
American Rhododendron Society
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DECIDUOUS AZALEAS

Deciduous azaleas are less well known than evergreen azaleas by gardeners in the Middle Atlantic area. These azaleas lose their leaves in the winter and are thus not as popular in this area where gardeners like to see green leaves in the winter. One advantage deciduous azaleas have over evergreen is the extensive color range of the flowers. Deciduous azaleas are available in colors from pale yellow to lemon yellow to gold and brilliant orange. There are also reds, whites, pinks, and various blends and combinations. Many have fragrant flowers as an added bonus.

Native American species of deciduous azaleas are available from some sources, especially some nurseries and mail order nurseries that specialize in native plants. The flowers of these natives are usually smaller than most of the newer hybrids, but they do have a special simplicity and elegance suited to many situations.

Many deciduous azalea hybrids have been developed with large showy flowers. The Exbury hybrids are a very popular group of hybrids with others such as llam hybrids becoming better known every year.

Deciduous azaleas have more tolerance to sun than most rhododendrons. Some of the most popular varieties of deciduous azaleas are:

atlanticum
'Brazil'
calendulaceum
canescens
'Cecile'
'Gog'
'Goldcrest'
'Homebush'
'Klondike'
'Old Gold'
prunifolium
'Strawberry Ice'
'Toucan'
viscosum

Copyright © Donald W. Hyatt

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