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azaleas

  • plural
    of azalea.
    azalea
    noun
    any of numerous shrubs belonging to a particular group (Azalea) of the genus Rhododendron, of the heath family, comprising species with handsome flower clusters of various colors, some of which are familiar in cultivation: the group was formerly the botanical genus Azalea but is now a horticultural classification.

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He believes he will get it done among the azaleas.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026

Roman Ivannikov has spent around 30 years pampering orchids, azaleas and figs at Ukraine's National Botanical Garden, but power cuts triggered by Russian strikes are threatening to freeze his cherished collection of tropical plants.

From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026

Some plants, such as blueberries, azaleas and camellias, prefer acidic soils, i.e., soils with a pH below 7.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2025

The azaleas are at the end of their run, but were extra spectacular this year.

From Salon ● Apr. 10, 2025

“He asked me to go to the Alisal when the wild azaleas bloom.”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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