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What are Azaleas?

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What are Azaleas?

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Rhododendrons and Azaleas are very similar plants, both belonging to the family Ericaceae, in the genus Rhododendron. Most of the commonly cultivated Rhododendrons are hybrids. This means they have been produced by crossing two different species together. Azaleas are hybrids which are produced mostly from four Rhododendron species (and occasionally others). Azaleas are generally classified into the following 3 types: Mollis azaleas – deciduous types; best for cool, rich soil. Indica azaleas – have more showy and larger flowers. Kurume azaleas – have smaller less showy flowers (but often a greater number of individual flowers). What to grow in the tropics? The tropical rhododendrons are classified as Vireyas. Most of these are relatively small (some less than 1m tall, others perhaps to 2m). An Australian species, Rhododendron lochae, is native to North Queensland. What to grow in the Sub-Tropics? As well as the Vireyas, Indica type azaleas will grow well in the sub tropics. What to grow

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