Azaleas are rhododendrons and have impressive flowers. Depending on the species, they are suitable as indoor azaleas or garden azaleas. You can find out which location is suitable for your azalea and how much sun it can tolerate in this article.
Which location is ideal for azaleas?
A cool, bright location without direct sun and drafts is suitable for indoor azaleas; Outdoor azaleas prefer a shady, wind-protected place with permeable, moist soil and high humidity. Avoid waterlogging and too much direct sunlight.
Where should you put an indoor azalea?
The ideal location for an indoor azalea iscool and bright It can only tolerate direct sun in the morning and evening, as is the case on an east or west window. Be sure to avoid drafts. The temperature should ideally be between twelve and eighteen degrees Celsius. To ensure a more even bloom, you can gradually move the azalea to a warmer and brighter place from September onwards.
Can the indoor azalea go outside in summer?
Indoor azaleas like to spend thesummer months outside A shady, wind-calmed spot on the balcony or terrace is ideal for this. Pay attention to sunlight throughout the day. Azaleas do not tolerate direct sun. The tireless summer sun at midday in particular can cause severe damage to the plant. You can protect the pot from overheating if you bury it in summer. Before the frost, you should bring it back into the house in good time and place it in a cool, bright location, as it is not hardy.
Which location is suitable for outdoor azaleas?
Wild azaleas originally thrive in moist and cool mountain forests. That's why they also love ashady, wind-protected locationin the garden, ideally under a large, protective tree, which also ensureshigher humidity. Their roots run shallowly in the top layer of soil. Therefore, the garden azalea needs apermeable and always moist soil However, waterlogging should definitely be avoided. In addition, azaleas like it rather sour. The optimal pH value of the soil for the azalea is between four and six.
How can azaleas be presented in the best possible way at the location?
With their rich flowers from April to June in a wide variety of colors (white, pink, red, orange, violet and yellow) and shapes (double and non-double), azaleas are the stars in the garden. They are often foundin rock gardens, heath gardens or Japanese ornamental gardensA distinction is made between dwarf (up to 40 centimeters), small (up to 80 centimeters), medium (up to 150 centimeters) and strong-growing (over 150 centimeters) species. You can also use it as an eye-catcher in the form of afree-growing hedgeorSolitary.
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How to tell whether your azalea can stand permanently in the garden and survive the winter
Not every type of azalea is hardy and therefore suitable for planting in the garden. In principle, however, azaleas that shed their leaves in winter are also outdoor azaleas and are hardy. On the other hand, evergreen azaleas are sensitive to frost and are bred to be kept indoors. The only exceptions are the Japanese and Diamond Azaleas. They are green even in winter and can still tolerate frost and winter cold.
