evergreen azalea

Evergreen Azalea (Rhododendron 'Kurai-no-himo') should be watered deeply twice to 3 times a week during the blooming season. This should be done in the morning when evaporation is low, and heavy watering is best as it encourages deep rooting. You can check the soil for moisture every day and if it is dry to the touch, water the roots directly. When blooms are finished, reduce the frequency of watering and wait until the soil is dry before watering again. Do not let the soil dry out completely as evergreen azaleas suffer if they are overwatered or underwatered. In the winter, water when the soil is dry enough to take a finger deeper than 1 inch.

Evergreen azalea (Rhododendron 'Kurai-no-himo') plants require full sunlight in order to thrive and bloom. This sun-loving species should be grown in a location that receives at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight each day. Ideally, the plant should be placed in an east- or south-facing window or area of the garden that gets the most amount of sunlight during the day.

Evergreen azalea (Rhododendron 'Kurai-no-himo') should be pruned between late winter through early spring. Pruning should be done very lightly so as not to damage the buds that are already beginning to form and only targeted branches that need to be removed should be pruned. Pruning should be done in a way that keeps the natural shape of the shrub intact. Removing more than 1-third of the existing foliage should be avoided.