#Rhododendron

• Azalea — A generic name given to a group of ornamental shrubs, perennial or deciduous, belonging to the Rhododendron genus (Ericaceae family), native to Asia and North America. The plants are structurally recognized by their small, pubescent leaves and spectacular, funnel-shaped, brightly colored inflorescences in shades of pink, red, white, or purple, blooming abundantly in spring. They require acidic soil, constant atmospheric moisture, and delicate care, being widely cultivated in greenhouses and botanical gardens.