evergreen azalea

For evergreen azalea (Rhododendron obtusum 'Amoenum'), you should water it regularly, about twice a week. Make sure the soil stays consistently moist but not saturated. In the summer months, during hot and dry weather, you may need to increase watering to 3 or more times a week. Make sure to check the soil with your finger or a soil moisture meter to make sure it is neither dry nor soggy.

Evergreen azaleas (Rhododendron obtusum 'Amoenum') prefer partial sun, meaning that they need at least 3-4 hours of direct sunlight each day. They can also tolerate some shade, but need at least 4-6 hours of bright, indirect sunlight in order for the flowers to appear. Too much direct sunlight during hot summer days can cause the leaves to burn, curl, and drop. In general, more sunlight is preferred in cooler climates while less is preferred in warmer climates.

To keep your evergreen azalea (Rhododendron obtusum 'Amoenum') looking its best, pruning should be done in late winter or early spring before the new buds start to swell. Start by removing any dead, diseased, damaged or crossing branches. Lightly shape the shrub by removing any extra branches that may interfere with the desired shape and size of the azalea. Corrective pruning should also be done in order to remove any branches that are growing out of bounds or have grown scruffy. When finished, only the desired shape and size of the azalea bush should remain. Avoid pruning after April, as new growth in spring will be removed.