Azaleas are flowering shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, particularly the former sections Tsutsuji (evergreen) and Pentanthera (deciduous). Azaleas bloom in the spring, their flowers often lasting several weeks.
Azalea ericaceae Care
Azalea
What is the plant
The Ericaceae are a family of flowering plants, commonly known as the heath or heather family, found most commonly in acid and infertile growing conditions. The family is large, with c. 4250 known species spread across 124 genera,[2] making it the 14th most species-rich family of flowering plants. The many well-known and economically important members of the Ericaceae include the cranberry, blueberry, huckleberry, rhododendron (including azaleas), and various common heaths and heathers (Erica, Cassiope, Daboecia, and Calluna for example).
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Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
4b - 8b
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Watering azaleas successfully is all about creating soil that is moist in the growing season and adjusting the conditions to promote moisture retention in conjunction (such as added mulch) with additional watering to maintain the correct balance. it is important to prepare the soil beforehand with water retaining materials such as leaf mould.
Pruning
Never remove more than a third of the foliage in any one year and to cut just above a node on the stem.
Fertilizer
Mix the recommended amount of liquid fertilizer and water in a watering can. Then simply pour the mix into the soil as if you're watering the plant.
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Sunlight
Part-shade/Semi-shade location.
Soil
Requires a well-drained, loose mixture of potting soil.
Temperature
A well-established plant can be expected to survive winter frosts of as low as -26ºF (-32ºC) without damage. However, it depends on a particular species.
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Container
Use a ceramic porous pot with a good drainage.
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