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Azaleas (evergreen) One of Western New York's most beloved spring bloomers, these favorites should have their location well thought out. They are very sensitive to rapid temperature drops and are best located in a very protected site, usually the east or protected north side of your home. When planting dig a hole twice the width of the pot and backfill with half peat moss. There are many specific Azalea/Rhododendron fertilizers, we recommend a granular feed. The following are the hardiest varieties for upstate New York: Azalea "Blaauw's Pink" - this colorful, dependable Kurume hybrid bursts with salmon-pink flowers in Mid-May. Multi-purpose for any landscape form foundation to naturalizing. hardy zone 5 matures 4' x 5' if not pruned. Azalea "Delaware Valley White" - pure white flowers, early, vase shaped upright habit. An "old favorite" hardy zone 5 Matures 6 x 6 if not pruned Azalea "Girard's Pleasant White" - this strong growing beauty puts on a a late May show with massive 1.5" to 3" white flowers. Dark, lustrous foliage and dependable hardiness help make this a Arbordale favorite. Hardy zone 5. Matures 3 x 5 if not pruned. Azalea " Hershey Red" - double bright red flowers, an old favorite, late season blooms. Semi-upright habit hardy zone 5. Matures 6 x 6 if not pruned Azalea "Karen" - our cold-hardiest azalea! Early may blooming with lavender hose-in-hose flower, this selection is a dependable beauty. Hardy zone 4 matures 4 x 5 if not pruned Azalea "Stewartstonian" - Exceptionally vivid, brick-red flowers are showcased against this small but deep green foliage. Large growing with wine-red fall foliage, this plant is worthwhile to find a spot in every yard. Hardy zone 5 matures 6 x 4 id not pruned. |
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