Sweet Reward azaleas are far from your typical selection: not only are they hardy, but these native azaleas light up spring with large, vivid globes of salmon-colored flowers and incredible fragrance. Splashes of bright orange ensure this plant will be spotted across the garden and, more importantly, the garden center, with bloom perfectly timed for prime shopping season. NCSU’s Dr. Jim Ballington developed Sweet Reward Coral azalea from North American native species.