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When is the flowering period for azaleas and how can they be extended?
When does the indoor azalea bloom?
Indoor azaleas bloom for two months between September to April. This makes them one of the few plants that bloom in winter. They let your four walls shine with their intensive colors. There are azaleas in different breeds in the Colors pink, white, red, orange, yellow or violet as well as single and double flowers in small, medium or large habit. In summer the room azalea is in the Pot gladly on the balcony or the terrace in a shady spot.
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How can I extend the flowering period of the azalea?
The basis for a long flowering period is one healthy plant. When buying the plant, look for bulging buds that indicate the color of the flowers. Also check the soil and roots. If these have already dried up, the plant has drought damage and is more likely to drop its flowers. Azaleas should always
bright and cool stand, need lots of hard water and every two weeks fertilizer. If one of the components is missing, flowering stops. Dipping and spraying the plant also helps.When do azaleas bloom in the garden?
garden azaleas bloom ever by type between March and May or from April to August. A distinction is made between early, middle and late flowering. The flowers grow in full umbels and are often trumpet-shaped. They are mostly deciduous and shed their leaves in winter. An exception is the evergreen Japanese Azalea. In addition to the numerous colors, there are also filled and unfilled types of outdoor azaleas. In autumn they impress again with a spectacular foliage coloration.
How do I care for the azalea after flowering?
Remove faded flowers once they have withered. To do this, carefully turn the base of the flower with your hand and pull it off. In this way you promote the formation of new flowers and ensure a longer flowering period. When all the flowers have withered, cut the branches about half a centimeter below the base of the flower. indoor azaleas should now stand as cool and bright as possible. Don't forget her to water regularly and sufficiently. You can also in the spring after flowering repotted become.
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The "Bloom Champion" purple flowers for a particularly long time
Some varieties of the azalea bloom for a particularly long time, such as the evergreen and hardy "Bloom Champion" purple. It manages to bloom for up to five months outdoors in a partially shaded spot. It flowers once 4 to 6 weeks from April and 12 to 16 weeks in summer to fall. It can be planted both in tubs and in beds.