Azaleas are popular house and garden plants because of their abundance of flowers. Coming from the rhododendron family, they were bred for different indoor and outdoor needs. Find out when and how long your azalea will bloom in this article.
When is the flowering period of azaleas and how can it be extended?
The flowering time of the azalea varies depending on the species: indoor azaleas bloom between September and April, while garden azaleas bloom between March and May or from April to August, depending on the species. A long flowering period is achieved through good care, cool and bright locations as well as regular watering and fertilization.
When does the indoor azalea bloom?
Indoor azaleas bloom for two monthsbetween September to April This makes them one of the few plants that bloom in winter. They make your four walls shine with their intense colors. There are azaleas in different varieties in the colors pink, white, red, orange, yellow or purple as well as single and double flowers in small, medium or large growth forms. In summer, the indoor azalea in a pot likes to be placed on the balcony or terrace in a shady spot.
How can I extend the flowering time of the azalea?
The basis for a long flowering period is ahe althy plantWhen buying the plant, look for plump buds that indicate the flower color. Also check the soil and roots. If these have already dried out, the plant has drought damage and is more likely to drop its flowers. Azaleas should always bebright and cool, needlots of low-lime waterand every two weeksFertilizer One thing is missing of the components, stops the blooming. A dip and spraying the plant also helps.
When do azaleas bloom in the garden?
Garden azaleas bloom dependingdepending on the species between March and May or from April to August A distinction is made between early, medium and late flowering. The flowers grow in full umbels and are often trumpet-shaped. They are usually deciduous and shed their leaves in winter. An exception is the wintergreen Japanese azalea. In addition to the numerous colors, there are also filled and unfilled types of outdoor azaleas. In autumn they impress once again with their spectacular foliage coloring.
How do I care for the azalea after flowering?
Remove spent flowersas soon as they have wilted. To do this, carefully turn the flower base with your hand and pull it off. In this way you promote the formation of new flowers and ensure a longer flowering period. If all the flowers have withered, cut the branches about half a centimeter below the flower base. Indoor azaleasshould now beas cool and bright as possibleDon't forget to water themregularly and sufficiently You can in Can also be repotted in the spring after flowering.
Tip
The “Bloom Champion” purple blooms for a particularly long time
Some varieties of azalea bloom for a particularly long time, such as the evergreen and hardy “Bloom Champion” purple. It manages to bloom for up to five months outdoors in a partially shaded spot. It flowers once for 4 to 6 weeks from April and 12 to 16 weeks in summer to autumn. It can be planted both in a pot and in a bed.
