- How often do you have to water the Japanese azalea?
- How often and with what should you fertilize the Japanese azalea?
- Should you prune Japanese azaleas?
- Does it make sense to clean out faded shoots?
- Can you radically cut back Japanese azaleas?
- Is the Japanese Azalea hardy?
- Which diseases and pests are particularly common in the Japanese azalea?
Like the closely related rhododendron, azaleas also flower primarily in the shade - a rarity in flowering shrubs, which usually need a lot of sun for a magnificent abundance of flowers. Since the plant is also hardy, it is ideal for beautifying shady gardens.
Good care rewards the Japanese azalea with plentiful blooms
How often do you have to water the Japanese azalea?
When it comes to watering, you should be careful with the Japanese azalea. Although the plant prefers well-drained and rather moist soil - the wetter the soil, the brighter the location can be - but does not like wet feet. A certain basic moisture makes sense, but waterlogging should be avoided. Therefore, water regularly but moderately. If possible, also use rain or pond water, as azaleas do not tolerate lime. In addition, leaves, flowers and shoots should never be wetted.
How often and with what should you fertilize the Japanese azalea?
Azaleas need quite a lot of nutrients and should therefore be supplied regularly with a rhododendron fertilizer. Start fertilizing at the start of the growing season in March and continue with organic fertilizers (e.g. compost or horn shavings) throughout the season. Mulching with compost and/or grass clippings is recommended.
Should you prune Japanese azaleas?
A pruning is only necessary if the shrub threatens to bare. In this case, it is best to shorten the shoots before they actually sprout in March, but no shorter than about 50 to 60 centimeters. Larger cuts should be treated with a wound sealant. This spring care also includes thinning out and removing dead branches.
Does it make sense to clean out faded shoots?
Yes, because then the plant will form more flowers. However, do not cut off faded flowers, but break them out carefully: This is where the new shoots will also grow, which of course should not be damaged.
Can you radically cut back Japanese azaleas?
In principle, a radical pruning is possible. However, after such a cut, Japanese azaleas may take quite a long time to sprout again.
Is the Japanese Azalea hardy?
Yes, the Japanese Azalea is hardy. however, light winter protection makes sense, especially for young plants, and frost-free or protected overwintering for tub specimens.
Which diseases and pests are particularly common in the Japanese azalea?
Typical damage is, for example, yellowing of the leaves caused by malnutrition or malnutrition or leaf spots caused by fungal or viral infections. Various wilt diseases and botrytis (grey mold) also occur quite frequently.
tips
When incorporating fertilizers, be careful not to hoe too hard near the Japanese Azalea. The roots of the plant are close to the surface and could be damaged.