Provide well-drained, humus-rich soil that is slightly acidic (pH 4.5–6).

Growing azaleas While azaleas are nowhere near as popular as they were some years ago, they’re still hard to beat when it comes to producing a mass of garden colour in winter and spring. Grow azaleas as Christmas-flowering houseplants, with the help of Rachel de Thame's video guide, featuring tips on watering. Azaleas are actually shrubs and are classified under the Rhododendrons genus. Deciduous varieties flower more profusely in full sun.

Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.

The best time to plant azaleas is in late spring or early fall. This article was co-authored by Maggie Moran. Despite being known as shrubs that grow in shade (dappled shade, preferably), some varieties tolerate (or even prefer) full sun if given enough water.

There are 9 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. Azaleas do not need much sun and often grow under trees. Keepsake azaleas are a special, potted variety of azalea designed for growing indoors. How to Grow Azaleas. Azalea shrubs are enchanting straight from the first day of spring, whether your azaleas are indoors or outside. How to Care for Azaleas. Azalea key facts. Name – Rhododendron Family – Ericaceae Type – shrub. Foliage – evergreen Flowering – April-May. Planting azaleas and rhododendrons in a spot cooled by at least a bit of shade is a step in the right direction in their proper care. Evergreen azaleas do well in partial shade with some wind protection. Updated: February 6, 2020 X. While you can plant your keepsake azalea outside, it is unlikely the plant will survive a cold winter. Height – 1 ½ to 4 feet (50 to 120 cm) Exposure – part sun and shade Soil – acid, heath soil. From BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.

They bloom in spring but their flowers will begin to wilt in just a few weeks. Azalea festivals are held throughout the world and the plant is …

Co-authored by Maggie Moran, Horticulturist. Mulch well.