Azalea

Well-drained, acidic soils. Most do best when protected from intense afternoon sun. Azaleas are not successful in coastal areas where alkaline soils, salt drift, or saline irrigation water are found. They are also not adapted to the warm winters and soil conditions. This plant was observed in a County park on a large plant under a canopy of slash pine w/ one side exposed to the south allowing for the needed sunlight azaleas need.