noun
- a flowering shrub with colorful, funnel-shaped flowers, widely grown as an ornamental plant
Usage: usually singular or plural; commonly cultivated in gardens and as houseplants
Examples
- The azalea in our front garden blooms bright pink every spring.
- She planted several azaleas along the shaded walkway.
- Azaleas prefer acidic soil and partial shade.
- The azalea flowers lasted for three weeks this year.
- Many gardeners choose azaleas because they require minimal maintenance.
- The nursery had a wide selection of azalea varieties in different colors.