evergreen azalea

Water your evergreen azalea (Rhododendron 'Hoosier Hysteria') deeply every 12 to 14 days throughout the growing season. Water the plant until the soil is saturated, then wait until the top inch of soil has dried out before watering again. After blooming, reduce watering to every 1 to 2 weeks until late fall. In winter, water the plant once every 2 to 4 weeks, or when the soil feels dry on the surface. water the plant early in the morning or early evening when temperatures are cooler, so that it will have plenty of time to dry in the sun.

Evergreen azaleas, such as Rhododendron ‘Hoosier Hysteria’, require a minimum of 4 hours of direct sunlight each day to grow and flower properly. However, they prefer 5 to 6 hours of bright, direct sunlight and will thrive and produce the most vibrant flowers in this amount of light. It is best for the plant to receive its daily allotment of sunlight in the morning hours since direct sun during mid-day can be too intense and lead to sunburn.

Evergreen azalea (Rhododendron 'Hoosier Hysteria') should be pruned every spring, around March or April. Pruning should concentrated on removing dead, diseased, or damaged wood, as well as any shoots that are growing in the wrong direction. In addition, it is helpful to shape the shrub into desired form and to encourage new, better-shaped growth. It is important to prune sparingly as evergreen azaleas are shallow-rooted and have delicate buds. Pruning too heavily or too late in the summer can result in new growth being too weak to survive the winter.