Pink ladies March 08, 2017 2:00 PM | Photos by Paula Burch-Celentano pburch@tulane.edu View PDF Indica azaleas, in full bloom thanks to an early spring, have the uptown campus awash in shades of pink and magenta. The flowering shrubs, which are part of the rhododendron family, tend to bloom towards the end of March and into April, but warm weather can prompt an early start. While somewhat ubiquitous in the southeastern United States, Indica azaleas are actually native to Japan and were first seen in southern gardens in the 1800s. Other Related Articles Tulane recognizes distinguished cohort of 2024 graduates during Tulane 34 Awards Ceremony Unforgettable moments at Wave Weekend ’23 Tulane appoints Dr. Kasi Russell-Lodrigue as associate director and chief veterinary medical officer at TNPRC Tulane Commencement celebrates the resilience and ambition of the Class of 2024 Innovative alumni discuss entrepreneurial pursuits during Wave Weekend panel discussion