Some of the azaleas can be used in the Hill Country without freeze damage. All of the azaleas need acid soil, so raised beds work great. Large pots put in the ground work well too. All azaleas need shade to survive in San Antonio. Under large trees, northside or eastside of the house is the best place to put them.
Cape fear is self pollinating and produces well in our area.
Belgian Azalea - Compact shrub with large profuse flowers and lush green foliage. Large lilac-pink single blooms that have contrasting white marbling on the petals. Girard's Azalea - Hardy azalea with large flowers and strong branches form a nice medium shrub. Orange-red foliage in fall. Girard's Roberta Large ruffled double pink blooms on a small growing plant.