“Colorful shrubs in the genus Rhododendron” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AZALEAS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Colorful shrubs in the genus Rhododendron”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 16, 2025, where it runs at 3 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.