Care schedule
- Watering
- Keep moist, well drained Source: University of Florida Extension
- Feeding
- Spring, acid fertilizer Source: Mississippi State University Extension
- Light
- Filtered sun or part shade Source: Clemson University Extension
- Frost
- Tolerates light frost in most climates · typical
Each line links to its published source. Your pot, light, season and climate matter more than the calendar.
Care tips
- Likes acidic, moist, well-drained soil.
- Prune right after blooming.
- Mulch to protect shallow roots.
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From university extension guides
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Light
Filtered sun or part shade
Azaleas perform best in filtered sunlight or partial shade, such as that found under the canopy of pine trees.
Source: Clemson University ExtensionChecked Oct 2026
Watering
Keep moist, well drained
Azaleas have shallow roots and require moist, well-drained soil to avoid damage from excessive moisture or drying out.
Source: University of Florida ExtensionChecked Oct 2026
Feeding
Spring, acid fertilizer
Apply an acidic fertilizer in spring to maintain the low soil pH (4.5 to 6.0) required by azaleas.
Source: Mississippi State University ExtensionChecked Oct 2026