Some are familiar, such as currants and Weigelas, and some are unique, such as Seaberry. All the shrubs listed below are winter hardy in northern Zone 4 and can survive severe winter temperatures of -30 degrees F without damage to the plant or flowering buds. They are extremely winter hardy and add outstanding color and fragrance to your garden in early summer. The Azaleas listed below all bloom in early summer for 2 to 3 weeks in light shade to full sun. The flowers attract butterflies.
Azaleas prefer a slightly acid, well-drained, fertile soil that stays evenly moist.
Golden Lights Azalea Prolific display of fragrant, golden flowers in early summer. In the fall, its foliage turns bronzy red. In the fall, its foliage turns bronzy red. In the fall, its foliage turns bronzy red. In the fall, its foliage turns bronzy red.