How to properly care for your plant

Which azalea bushes are there?

They are the so-called garden azaleas, which grow into real shrubs. The most popular are those from Japan Japanese azaleas (Rhododendron japonicum/obtusum). They are hardy and semi-evergreen. Their flower color varies depending on the variety. The Yellow Azalea (Rhododendron luteum) is also hardy but deciduous. The azalea shrub grows compact and more in width than in height. On the market there are varieties with growth heights between 40 cm and more than 150 cm. The heyday the garden azaleas is between March and May.

Which location does the azalea shrub prefer?

As original forest plants, most azaleas also like to be in the garden

semi-shady. This includes the Japanese azalea. The yellow azalea can take more Sun, also some new breeds. The wetter the Location is, the sunnier it can be. And the sunnier it is, the more luxuriantly the shrub blooms. The ideal soil for the garden azalea must be as follows:

• permeable (possibly with drainage)
• humorous
• acidic (pH 4-5)

How is the azalea shrub properly cared for?

After planting in spring the young garden azalea still has to be watered regularly, later the shrub can almost always provide itself with water. Further care measures:

• from spring to autumn with organic fertilizer fertilize
• Mulch the root disc in the fall
• in winter on warm, frost-free days pour
• water even on very warm summer days
• Soil must always be moist, avoid waterlogging
• Rinse faded flowers regularly
• Shape cuts and taper cuts in March

Is he Azalea bush in a bucket, its winter hardiness decreases. He can only overwinter outside with winter protection.

Is the Azalea Shrub Susceptible to Diseases and Pests?

Garden azaleas can get various diseases. For example the earlobe disease and mildew, which prefers to attack Cape Hill azaleas. Among the most common pests are spider mites and the vine weevil. In a damp location, the azalea can weave be settled.