Azalea japonica grow and care – shrub of the genus Rhododendron also known as Japanese azaleas, Azalea japonica perennial evergreen or deciduous used as ornamental hedge plant, can grow in temperate, mediterranean, subtropics climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 5-10.
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction? No
Difficulties or problems when growing: ?
Planting season: Spring / Autumn in warm climate
Pests and diseases: Aphids
Pruning season: After blooming
How to prune:
Just for design and dead flowers
Size of the plant? 40-80cm, 16-32 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition: Medium growing
Water requirement: Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing: Full Sun / Half Shade / Full Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant? Yes (with light)
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers: Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season: Spring to autumn / in warm climate autumn to spring
General information about the flower Pink, purple, red, white, peach, orange or more than one color flowers, some cultivars have dots with five petals merge in the base
