Azaleas Are a Spring Icon—10 Companion Plants to Grow With Them for the Prettiest Blooms

There are few springtime sights more iconic than an azalea bush full of vibrant blooms. These colorful shrubs are covered in funnel-shaped blooms for a few magical weeks each spring, dotting the landscape with bright pink, red, purple, white, and orange.

And, while azaleas can certainly carry a garden, particularly when in peak bloom, there are more than a few companion plants that will add to their colorful springtime show. Here are some expert-approved favorites that will thrive under the same conditions while also adding even more brilliant color to the garden.

Companion Planting With Flowering Shrubs

With vegetables and fruit, you’re often looking for companion plants based on mutually beneficial pest resistance. But, for flowering shrubs like azaleas, the best companion plants are those that thrive under the same conditions while also adding to the beauty and color of the garden.

Many of the best companion plants for azaleas are other flowering shrubs that add different foliage interest or slightly staggered bloom times, allowing your spring and summer garden to have months of color.

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