Which location do Japanese azaleas prefer?
The plant prefers a rather light to partially shaded location, if possible in the shade of tall trees. Full sun should be avoided.
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What should the soil ideally be like?
Like the rhododendron, the Japanese azalea is also a bog bed plant. It prefers an acidic, humus and therefore nutrient-rich soil. PH values between 4 and 5.5 are ideal.
When is the best time to plant?
Azaleas can be found both in spring between mid-March and early May and in autumn between September and November - ideally by the end of September so that the plant can still establish itself sufficiently before winter - planted will. If possible, give preference to autumn planting.
Which culture is better: planting in the garden or cultivation in the tub?
As the Japanese azalea well hardy you can plant them in the garden with confidence. As long as the pot is wide (azaleas are shallow-rooted!) And big enough, the plants will also feel very comfortable in a planter.
How big should the planting distance be?
As shallow roots, azaleas need a lot of space to accommodate other plants - especially trees and other woody plants! - do not dispute nutrients or water from them.
Planting Japanese azaleas correctly - this is how it's done
Here's how to plant the Japanese azalea:
- Dig out a sufficiently large planting pit.
- This should be three times as big and deep as the root ball.
- Improve the excavation with (if necessary) Rhododendron soil and humus.
- Do not use pure peat!
- Loosen the bottom of the planting pit a little with a hoe.
- In the case of container goods, loosen the root ball a little with your fingers.
- Fill in the excavation again.
- Pour vigorously.
When does the Japanese azalea bloom?
the The flowering period of the Japanese azalea lasts from April to May. As with the rhododendron, the plant already sets its flower buds in the previous year.
Can you propagate the Japanese azalea yourself?
It works very easily Multiplication of the Japanese azalea via cuttings or subsidence.
Can I transplant a Japanese azalea once it has been planted?
Transplanting should not be a problem, at least for specimens that are not yet too large. The best time to do this is after flowering in May.
Tips
Be careful when handling and pruning the Japanese azalea: it is slightly poisonous.
