Rhododendrons – Azaleas; Reality Art!

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Rhododendrons – Azaleas; Reality Art!

 

Rodo Azalea

 

Rhododendrons and Azaleas are blooming in Northeast Ohio.

 

Azalea mix

 

They come in almost all the colors of the rainbow!

 

Rainbow

 

Enjoy the art show!

Azaleas have been blooming in northeast Ohio since April 8th starting with Cornell’s Pink, a deciduous Azalea variety.

 

Cornels Pink

 

The first of the evergreen Rhododendrons to bloom was Rhododendron PJM, which was in full bloom April 19th.

 

PJM 1

PJM 2

 

Rhododendron Olga Mezzit followed on April 22nd (But this was in Columbus).

 

Rhodo Columbus

 

Our Rhododendron in Northeast Ohio are just coming into bloom like Rhododendron Yaku Princess which starts pink as a bud but opens white.

 

Rhodo Yaku

 

Now in mid-May, Evergreen Azaleas are in full bloom like Azalea Herbert, a lavender

 

Herbert

 

and Azalea Stewartsonia, a bright Red.

 

Stewertsonia

 

Rhododendron English Roseum and Rhododendron Roseum Elegans are also blooming.

 

Rhodo mix

 

However, don’t forget the deciduous Azaleas calendulaceum – Flame Azalea

 

Orange Azalea

 

and Azalea Klondike with yellow flowers.

 

Yellow Azalea

 

Just remember, Right plant, right place. Rhododendrons and azaleas thrive in moist, well-drained slightly acid soil and prefer partial shade or protection from add day direct sunlight.

 

Azalea in Shade

 

Enjoy nature’s artistic rainbow of colors.