These hybrid shrubs have a short trunk with spreading branches that forms a dense rounded habit. The leaves are glossy dark green and the white, pink, red, mauve and purple funnel-shaped flowers appear in a cluster from autumn to spring.

Hardiness zones 7 to 9

RhododendronBelgian Indian Hybrids are naturally found from China to Taiwan growing in well drained fertile moist sandy to light clay solis with a pH 4.3 to 5.5 in a semi shaded position and are frost and drought tender.

Azaleas are grown for their flowers and bushy habit. They are planted in small or Japanese gardens along borders or as a specimen and can be trimmed to form a hedge. They are also used as a foundation plant in new gardens establishing in 2 to 4 years and are long lived. The flowers are used in floral arrangements and azaleas are planted in patio pots or planter boxes or in protected shaded roof gardens. ID 397

Rhododendron(ro-do-DEN-dron) Belgian Indian Hybrids

'Rhododendron': from Greek rhodon + dendron - rose tree; 'Belgian Indian Hybrids' refers to the popularity of these trees with Belgian & Dutch nurseries; the main contributing species in the development of Indian Azaleas was Indian R. simsii.

Ericaceae(er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Bilberries, Blueberries,Cranberies, Heathers, Heaths, Rhododendrons, Wintergreens