AzeleaPotted
Azalea is a flowering shrub prized for its spectacular spring display of large, showy blooms. It prefers acidic soil and partial shade, and is a staple of cottage and Japanese-style gardens.
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- Sunlight
- partial
- Watering
- weekly
- Height
- 60-150 cm
- Care level
- moderate
- Lifecycle
- perennial
- Placement
- Outdoors
Seasons
SKU azelea-REG
The Victorian language of flowers
“Azaleas are short-lived and sensitive to excess water, symbolizing fragility and restraint.”
- Fragility
- Temperance
Growing and care guide
Growing Instructions
- 1
Plant saplings in acidic, organic-rich, sheltered garden beds in March or October.
- 2
Stunning flush of ruffled blooms covers bushes from April to May.
- 3
Active root and bud formation takes place from June through August.
- 4
Shelter from harsh winds and mulch heavily before December; dormant during Kashmir's winter snows.
Care Instructions
Water deeply, then allow slight surface drying before next irrigation.
Mulch roots to buffer temperature swings in Kashmir winters and summer heat.
Prune after major bloom flush or during dormancy depending on species.
Remove diseased foliage promptly and improve airflow around dense plants.