AZALEA |
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Description:
Azalea -
Azalea are shrubs of the genus Rhododendron and members of the heath family. There are 8 divisions of the genus Rhododendron. Azalea comprise two of those divisions. Azalea are distinguished by large clusters of pink, red, orange, yellow, purple, or white flowers. Typically non-azalea rhododendrons have flowers that are in trusses. The truss is composed of many flowers. Typically an azalea has flowers that have just one flower rather than a truss. The notable exception are the azaleas that have a very tight ball shaped truss.
One term that is used in describing many azaleas is hose-in-hose. This term is meant to describe what looks like a flower inside a flower. This actually is a flower with a large calyx. The sepals of the calyx are shaped like the petals of the corolla.
Colors: Various
Meaning/Sentiment: True to the end
Common Use: Room/outdoor decorations
Generally Available: Spring, summer |
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NOTES:
With the almost unlimited variations now available in flowers, modern techniques
in growing, hybrids, and color altering techniques, this is not designed to be
a definitve catalog of flowers. You may find flowers are locally available in
different sizes & colors than noted. Details given are for the most popular
forms of the flower, and meanings may differ depending on the source. Additionally,
due to year round indoor growing, importing, and varying regional climates across
the country, flowers may be available in other seasons, even year round, than
just the the season listed.
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