Azaleas are ubiquitous in Southern gardens — and for good reason. Each spring, the azalea bloom is a sight to see. Some travelers make trips to the South just to see this spectacular display of flowers, much like Southerners head north to enjoy the fall foliage change.
By far, the South’s most popular flowering shrub is the Southern Indica azaleas (Rhododendron indicum) from Japan. One of t...