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Native Azaleas

Posted in Gardening Tips on May 17th, 2011 by Sonia Uyterhoeven – Be the first to comment
Sonia Uyterhoeven is Gardener for Public Education.
Rhododendron austrinum

Rhododendron austrinum

The majority of azaleas native to North America hail from the states running down the Appalachian mountain range; from Maine to Florida. All of the North American natives are deciduous, tend to have open, loosely branched habits, are known for their hardiness, and for their exquisite fall foliage. Many are scented, with perfumes ranging from sweet to spicy.

Though azaleas in general prefer part sun and moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil, among species there is a broad spectrum of tolerance for heat, moisture, and hardiness. Flowering times are also wide ranging: from early April into August.

Following are some native species and their cultivars that can be found in the Azalea Garden.

See some of North America’s native azaleas after the jump.

April Rain Song by Langston Hughes

Posted in Around the Garden, Video on May 17th, 2011 by Ann Rafalko – Be the first to comment

We seem to have hit a bit of a rough patch in the weather in New York City; it has rained everyday since Saturday, and the forecast says that there’s more in store. But, that needn’t put a damper on your plans to visit the Garden. The Garden is beautiful in the rain. Here’s a little video we put together celebrating the Garden in the rain, featuring the poetry of iconic New York City poet Langston Hughes.

Narration by Henry Kaiser. Find Henry on twitter @KaiserHenry.

Morning Eye Candy: Fit For a Prince

Posted in Photography on May 17th, 2011 by Ann Rafalko – Be the first to comment

Or perhaps a frog?

Lily Pad

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen