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Discovering Summer-Blooming Azaleas

The title for this might seem like an oxymoron. Summer azaleas -- don't those bloom in the spring? The answer is no, summer azaleas bloom in the summer and are cousins to their spring counterparts. Many summer azaleas are the result of crossing a northern azalea that has scent, but no color, with a southern azalea that has interesting color. When you breed the two types of azalea together, you get a hardy plant that can handle even the harsh winters of Maine, has beautiful color, and ...

Growing Wisdom | July 1, 2007Watch more videos from Growing Wisdom

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