evergreen azalea

Evergreen azaleas (Rhododendron 'Fedora') are relatively easy to care for. They require frequent, but not overly frequent, watering to prevent drying out. In general, you should water your azalea, once every week, making sure the soil is damp but not wet. If the weather is particularly hot or dry, or the plant is actively growing, you may find it necessary to water it twice a week. Water in the early morning or evening, ensuring that the plant is thoroughly soaked. Avoid getting the foliage wet as this can cause fungal diseases.

Evergreen azalea (Rhododendron 'Fedora') is a flowering shrub that should receive full sun in morning and partial shade in the afternoon in order to bloom most profusely. This means receiving at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day, ideally early in the day when the temperatures are cooler. Placing in an area with filtered sun during the hottest part of the afternoon is important to avoid scorching the leaves and petals, particularly during summer months. As with most Rhododendrons, Fedora will thrive best in filtered shade if sun exposure is unavoidable. Too much sun causes the flowers to fade quickly and can lead to flower drop, so care should be taken to ensure that the plant has adequate shade to protect its blooms.

For evergreen azalea (Rhododendron 'Fedora'), pruning should generally take place in the spring, shortly after the plants bloom. This variety of azalea blooms in late spring to early summer, and pruning should begin as soon as the flowers start to fade. To keep the azalea in good shape, remove any dead, damaged, or diseased branches, and then thin out the crown to allow light and air to enter the center. Deadhead spent blooms and trim back any out of place branches. Pruning should only remove a few branches at a time, up to a third of the whole plant.