Azaleas

Azaleas are kind of a rip off. For about 355 days of the year, they are this not even mildly attractive bush. We get about 10 days of blooming, then it’s over. 3 or 4 of those days are spent with these wilty half-blooms committing suicide and joining their trampled looking friends all smashed and beaten down at the base of the plant. The other week is perfection. For this one week a year of gorgeous, I have these suckers planted all over my yard. Totally worth it if I get a picture of one of my kids in front of the pretties each year. Mission accomplished. Thank you azaleas! I apologize for doubting you.