Looks like: This moderately sized (1-6 feet tall), native, deciduous shrub has alternate, oblong leaves. Tube-shaped flowers range from pink to white in color. Pistil and stamens extend 2 inches ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. An evergreen flowering ...

LOOKING for a border shrub with gorgeous flowers in all shades of pastel pink, orange, white or red? Azaleas may fit the bill. Azaleas are alive and well in Costa Rica, particularly in the cooler ...

Whether you're growing shrubs for privacy, to add height to a garden space, to cover or hide an unsightly structure, or simply for the heck of it, a flowering shrub can be an easy way to get the best ...

There are a few precious weeks in late springtime when azalea (Rhododendron) bushes open their vibrant blooms to cheerfully welcome the season. The beloved flower is renowned for its radiant petals, ...

Q: How big are azaleas supposed to be? Mine are getting really tall. Should I leave them alone? A: Azaleas are definitely a favorite of the North Florida garden, their showy blooms usher in our spring ...

Azaleas have lots to offer to southern landscapes - including evergreen foliage and showy flowers on small- to medium-sized shrubs - but they lack a wide adaptability to tough soil conditions such as ...

The hardy, beautiful azalea is a mainstay in gardens worldwide. In the language of flowers, they symbolize temperance and prudence. To the Victorians, azaleas represented a warning or message to take ...