How Do You Take Care Of An Azalea Plant?
Azaleas are flowering bushes that bloom in the spring. The fragrant blooms come in white, gold and variations of red and purple. They grow between 2 and 8 feet tall. Azaleas are part of the Rhododendron family. Unlike rhododendrons, azaleas shed their leaves in the fall. Since azaleas can take several years to grow from seed, they are often purchased when they are already in bloom and transplanted. Care is relatively easy, and when cared for properly, azaleas will produce an abundance of flowers each spring. Purchase your azalea while it’s in bloom (spring) and keep it indoors until the flowers have died. Plant the bush in the early fall. Plant it in light shade in acidic, well-draining soil. You should check the pH level before planting; it should have a pH level of 5.5. A pH level test kit can be purchased at a gardening store, or you can take a sample of your soil to a gardening store to have it tested. If you need to increase the pH level, add lime to your soil. If you need to decr
