Up from the RootsPlant Information: Bushes & Shrubs
Azalea
Azalea – Photo by Madlantern Design
Name: Azalea (Rhododendron Tsutsuji)
Type: Perennial
Growth habit: Upright woody shrub with some varieties remaining low to the ground and others reaching 5 feet or more in height.
Light Level: Prefers a mostly sunny location, but will tolerate full sun or partial shade.
Water: Moderate to generous.
Fertilization: Mulching with [...]
Butterfly Bush
Butterfly Bush – Photo by Madlantern Design
Name: Butterfly Bush (Buddleja)
Type: Perennial
Growth habit: Upright woody shrub that grows to over 12 feet. Most varieties bear colorful, fragrant blossoms mid through late summer.
Light Level: Prefers full sun, but will tolerate some shade.
Water: Moderate to generous.
Fertilization: None needed. May actually flower more without [...]
Camellia
Camellia Flower – Photo by Madlantern Design
Name: Camellia (Camellia)
Type: Perennial
Growth habit: The camellia is actually a small, leathery-leafed, evergreen tree, but gardeners typically grow it like a large shrub. Many varieties grow to over 15 feet tall, and some can even reach 20 meters. Camellias bear their rose-like blossoms in [...]
