My azaleas on the south side (full sun) of the house do better than those in shade or on the north side. I have had good luck with Rhododendrons, both wild and domestic, standard and dwarf. Andromeda and Mountain Laurel also do well. Andromeda in particular thrives on the north side of my house. White flower, red/green leaves. For the most part, if you buy from a local NH garden center, you should be OK. Emphasis on LOCAL NH garden center. They have to sell product that works, not as an adjunct to appliances, wall paper, etc where the same seasonal stock goes to 100 stores throughout New England.
Plants with exposure to lots of winter winds may need to be protected in the winter.
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