Hardy Azalea Varieties How To Choose Zone 5 Azalea Shrubs

What azaleas grow in Zone 5?
Which azalea is the hardiest?
What zones are good for azaleas?
Do Encore azaleas grow in Zone 5?
How long do azaleas stay in bloom?
Do azaleas grow in Zone 9?
What is the best azalea?
Are azaleas poisonous to dogs?
How cold is too cold for azaleas?
What is the best way to grow azaleas?
Are azaleas high maintenance?
How do you make azaleas grow faster?

What azaleas grow in Zone 5?

Below is a list of other varieties of zone 5 hardy azalea shrubs:

Yaku Princess.
Western Lollipop.
Girarad's Crimson.
Girarad's Fuchsia.
Girarad's Pleasant White.
The Robe Evergreen.
Sweet Sixteen.
Irene Koster.

Which azalea is the hardiest?

Rhododendron prinophyllum (Roseshell Azalea)

The foliage of elliptic, smooth, blue-green deciduous leaves turns attractive shades of purple in fall. Rich of a strong cinnamon to clove fragrance, this Azalea is exceptionally cold hardy and can withstand temperatures as low as -25ºF (-32ºC).

What zones are good for azaleas?

Planting Zone: Most azaleas are hardy to planting zones 6-9, with a few varieties tolerating colder temperatures up to zone 4.

Do Encore azaleas grow in Zone 5?

Will Encore Azaleas thrive in Zones 5 and 6? Most Encore Azalea varieties have demonstrated that they can thrive in zone 6, and some may also grow well in zone 5, although they will need a bit more protection.

How long do azaleas stay in bloom?

Coveted for their spectacular blooms which come in a wide range of shapes and colors, Azaleas and Rhododendrons usually proudly display their colorful blooms in spring for about three weeks, depending on the weather.

Do azaleas grow in Zone 9?

Zone 9 on the USDA hardiness zone map is the area of Florida and southernmost Texas. These areas need very heat tolerant plants and the hardiest of azaleas. Azaleas are a great shrub to accent a yard or lawn with its vibrant colors. The best azalea plants for zone 9 are those that thrive in heat, humidity and full sun.

What is the best azalea?

Encore Azalea is the best azalea you'll ever plant. Encore Azaleas are the world's best-selling re-blooming azalea with rich, colorful blooms in spring, summer and fall.

Are azaleas poisonous to dogs?

#12 Azalea/Rhododendron

These common flowering shrubs are poisonous plants for dogs and produce serious gastrointestinal issues. They can additionally cause weakness, discoordination, and weak heart rate. Potentially fatal.

How cold is too cold for azaleas?

Just watch the weather report and cover the azalea if temperatures drop below 25 degrees F. (-3 C.), especially if the drop in temperature is sudden or the plant is young. Icy winds and excess sun can damage evergreen azaleas in winter.

What is the best way to grow azaleas?

Planting Azaleas

The best time to plant azaleas is in spring and fall.
Plant them in a sunny spot that gets a good amount of afternoon shade.
When planting azaleas, fill the hole with a 50/50 blend of existing soil and Miracle-Gro® Garden Soil for Trees & Shrubs.
Once planted, gently tamp the soil and water thoroughly.

Are azaleas high maintenance?

Azaleas are not high-maintenance plants. If anything, attention to pruning, watering until the plants are established, and a winter's blanket of mulch are all that's required.

How do you make azaleas grow faster?

Apply an azalea fertilizer to your Encore® Azaleas at the recommended rate annually in the spring after the first bloom cycle is completed. Plants in shade may grow taller than plants growing in the sun.