Big broadleaf-evergreen mass and a huge late-spring bloom that complements the rhododendrons you already grow.
Upper banks as an evergreen backdrop behind the deciduous azaleas.
Sharp drainage is non-negotiable — they rot in wet clay. Acidic, cool root run, heavy mulch.
Cold-hardy named hybrids in your color of choice.
Native and specialty nurseries.
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