1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
1.4.2 In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
1.4.4 In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
1.7 Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Cut back old stems to the ground
1.8 Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Requires high amount of nitrogen
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
No serious insect or disease problems
1.10 Plant Tolerance