Beyond the Lone Islands: Azaleas

Saturday, 30 May 2026

Azaleas

The azaleas in the old cemetery are at their very best just now. I've been going to check on them at least every other day or so, and just can't resist taking new photos every time...

May 24, 2026

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May 30, 2026

Azaleas are flowering shrubs in the genus Rhododendron. Azaleas bloom in the spring; their flowers often lasting several weeks. Shade tolerant, they prefer living near or under trees. Plant enthusiasts have selectively bred azaleas for hundreds of years. This human selection has produced thousands of different cultivars which are propagated by cuttings. Azalea seeds can also be collected and germinated.

What I did not know about azaleas until I looked it up just now is that this lovely flowering shrub is also highly toxic, and dangerous to pets - if consumed.

As I'm not in the habit of eating them, but just taking photos, I think I'm safe enough to just walk by and enjoy the abundance of colour they offer this time of year!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azalea

2 comments:

River31 May 2026 at 05:13
I love azaleas and their huge colour range, but have never been able to grow any. I enjoy them in other people's gardens on my walks so that is good enough for me.
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Barbara Rogers31 May 2026 at 17:36
Your azaleas all seem to run in the red to yellow color range. Here they are pink, white and fuchsia...and a really bright fuchsia at that. I have seldom seen yellow or orange or reds like yours!
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