Tropical Asia is well known for its spectacular rainforests loaded with many species of palms and carnivorous Nepenthes pitcher plants but it is easy to miss the tropical Vireya Rhododendrons growing ...

are moderate perennials native to South Africa. They need well drained soils—particularly during the dormant winter months, or they will rot and not reappear the following year. They come in a wide ...

Dwarf rhododendrons may be small in stature, but their bold and beautiful blooms command attention. While some rhododendron varieties can grow as tall as 20 feet, these petite plants only tower one to ...

Rhododendrons and azaleas are beautiful flowering shrubs, putting on a spectacular show in spring when they bloom. They are best adapted to eastern and southern regions of the United States with ...

Use these tips for pruning rhododendrons to get a burst of fresh foliage and flowers. Although generally low-maintenance, rhododendrons occasionally do need pruning to rejuvenate them. Timely pruning ...

As the gardening season ends, many are eager to move shrubs around, but timing is crucial. Shrubs that bloom in late summer ...

April is rhododendron season here on the North Coast, a time when the sleepy, quiet shrubs suddenly pop with color. It’s flower party time as neighborhood yards become festooned with pink, white, ...

Rhododendrons are often employed in foundation plantings, huddled in among the yews and junipers. A better use for them is as part of a border mixed with perennials beneath the canopy of established ...

In nature, rhododendrons and azaleas grow in filtered shade beneath taller trees in mountainous areas with rich organic soil and ideal moisture. When planted in home landscapes lacking these ...

Alan Titchmarsh says his garden is unable to grow five plants, but they thrive in his daughters' homes just eight miles away ...