It's springtime in the south and that means azaleas. They are every where! I don't believe that there is one house on my street that does not have azaleas planted. One of the reasons is that apparently when our subdivision was built (in 1984), the only landscaping you did around the homes were azaleas and boxwoods. Everyone has them. Of course, in the 30 or so years since them, a lot of people have redone their landscaping.
The problem is that they are at the front of the house in front of windows. So, unless you want your windows blocked you have to keep them trimmed back into little azalea balls. I hate that. I much prefer azaleas that are allowed to keep their natural shape. The pink azalea above is from my neighbors backyard. It is so pretty and natural.
We have added a few azaleas in our back wooded area of the yard so that they can keep their natural shape. We still have the old (and tired) ones in the front of out house though.
The above coral colored azaleas are one of those that we have to keep trimmed back. It has the most gorgeous colored flowers.
We also have white azaleas on each side of our front porch. While I love azaleas, we do have a lot of trouble with spider mites. I can see the evidence of them already. If you have azaleas, how do you keep the spider mites off of them?
kissed by an angel says
How pretty all these beautiful azaleas and your pictures of them are!!!
Floral Fridays says
Such delightful photos, Pam. The colours and composition of your shots are wonderful.
Many thanks for participating in Floral Friday Fotos. Your input is appreciated.
lindyloumac says
Calling by from Floral Friday Foto, glorious azaleas.
Pam Greer says
Thank you for visiting!
Laura Hegfield says
lovely azaleas… ours are just starting to bud:-)
DeniseinVA says
Great photos of the azaleas. I love them too and have them right in front of my windows in neat little bushes. I like to see them run rampant elsewhere. Thank you for sharing and I wish you a very happy weekend 🙂
Ingmarie We/Refugium says
Wonderful photos of the azaleas. I really do love both rhododendrons (have just begin to bloom here) and azaleas. No problems with spider mites here.... Have a nice weekend.
Pam Greer says
I love rhododendrons too!
christa says
Your photos are gorgeous. They are so crisp.
Pam Greer says
Thank you!
marcie says
Your photos are just stunning!
Ann says
I love azaleas but we have trouble with fungal issues. Old, established plants always seem to be very hardy.
Kayte says
So pretty...just love them. I probably need one of these to be my screensaver for a few weeks! 🙂 Finished The Girl on the Train...a good read, thanks!
Robin Follette says
They are beautiful. We're just coming into spring now and are still weeks from flowers. It's so nice to see yours.
Floyd Family Homestead says
Thank you so much, I really enjoy your link ups!
Esme says
They are so pretty. My Dad purchased two bushes for me to remember my mum. They are currently dormant but growing.
Kristy Lifenreflection says
so BEAUTIFUL!!
Monique says
Your street must look so beautiful! I have a rhodie.. but a long time still before it blooms..