evergreen azalea

This evergreen azalea requires moist soil in order to stay healthy. During the summer, the plant should be watered on a weekly basis, making sure that the soil is kept evenly moist but not soggy. If there is no rainfall for a few weeks, be sure to water the azalea more often. During the winter, reduce the amount of watering to once every 2 weeks. You should check the soil moisture before watering and avoid overwatering, especially during winter, as this can cause root rot.

Evergreen Azaleas (Rhododendron 'Girard's Hot Shot') require at least 4 to 5 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day. For best results, place the plant in an area that receives morning sun and strong afternoon shade. Doing so will help protect the plant from excessive heat stress and ensure that it will look its best throughout the growing season.

Evergreen azalea (Rhododendron 'Girard's Hot Shot') should be pruned lightly after flowering in late spring or early summer. Wait until the flowers fade before pruning, as flowering shoots should not be cut until after they have flowered. Start pruning by removing the oldest, weakest and slowest growing stems first. Cut all woody stems back to their base and be sure to leave some new shoots at the crown of the plant. Pruning should only be done as needed and only in very small amounts. Proper pruning techniques will help maintain the size and shape of the evergreen azalea.