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Rhododendron 'Karen'

6 years ago

Nothing like a beautiful Karen azalea to brighten up the spring. These were blooming in Riverside, Illinois earlier this week. Over the years Karen has proved to be one of the more reliable Rhododendron when the soil and drainage are right. Since it wasn't my customers yard I opted not to sneak in for a close-up. :)

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ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
6 years ago
the biggest downside to rhodies and azaleas .. is the short show season.. and then a rather dull plant the rest of the year ...

the upside is.. they bloom so early.. they are requisite.. and well worth the space if you have it ... for the rest of the year ... and they dont mind shade ...

they are between the glory of spring bulbs ... and the glory of the summer annuals and perennials .. so they nicely fill a niche ....

for me in MI anyway ...

thx for the pic ...

ken
KD Landscape thanked ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
Dave in NoVA • N. Virginia • zone 7A
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Yes, but azaleas, by selecting different varieties, can bloom from April through May and just into June here. Among the last are the Encores and the Satsukis. Not mention the Encores can rebloom in the Fall.
KD Landscape thanked Dave in NoVA • N. Virginia • zone 7A
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