evergreen azalea

The evergreen azalea (Rhododendron 'Schroeder's Lavender Rose') should be watered thoroughly once per week. The soil should be evenly moist but not soggy. Check the soil with your finger before watering to see if the top inch is dry. If so, it's time to water. Make sure to water until you see moisture coming out of the drainage holes. Allow the excess water to drain, and then discard.

Evergreen Azalea (Rhododendron 'Schroeder's Lavender Rose') needs full or partial sun and prefers acidic soil. This plant species will thrive with at least 4 hours of direct sunlight daily. It is best to give this plant at least 6 hours of indirect sunlight throughout the day in order to keep it healthy. It should be sited in a location where it will receive morning sun and then shade in the afternoon. Too much direct sun can lead to leaf scorch and rot. In USDA zones 6–8, it is best to give it afternoon shade.

For the evergreen azalea (Rhododendron 'Schroeder's Lavender Rose'), pruning should be done when the plant has finished blooming. The amount of pruning depends on how willing you are to maintain a neat and tidy look for the plant. Pruning should only be done to remove dead or damaged branches, as well as to remove spent flower heads and to shape the plant for desired effects. It's best to prune the azalea back to the desired size in late spring or early summer. Doing so will enable new bloomful branches to form for an even brighter display in the following season.