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azalea are attractive shrubs , which amount in tender or more hardy mixed bag .

Some are suited to growing indoors class - pear-shaped , whilst others can work outside twelvemonth - cycle in your garden .

pink flowering azalea shrub growing outside in a garden with trees behind it

In gild to understand how to wish for Azaleas in wintertime , you need to be clear about the lustiness of the particular variety that you are growing .

Some out-of-doors rise Azaleas will be fine out of doors in wintertime in at least some arena , but others will ask to be act to a more sheltered , warm spot over the cold part of the year depending on their hardiness evaluation .

Move pinnace Azaleas growing indoors , let in those forced to bloom for Christmas , to a cool location with temperatures between 6 - 10 ° coke .

red and pink flowering azaleas with dark green foliage growing outdoors during the winter

you could then move them back when the temperature is warmer in spring .

For more details , check that to read on .

Winter Care For Outdoor Azaleas

In ordering to sympathize whether or not you could keep an Azalea out of doors in your garden all year round , you need to understand hardiness ratings , as well as the conditions where you live .

Many Azaleas typically grow outdoors in the solid ground in UK gardens are H4 - H6 hardy .

If an Azalea has a rating of H4 , that means it can deal with outdoors conditions in an intermediate winter in most of the UK , except for inland vale , high-pitched elevation locations , and the far north .

a potted pink azalea growing inside on a table in front of a window

In rough winter , they may experience some price in cold gardens .

Note that if grow in pots or containers , these plants are more vulnerable to abrasive winter conditions .

If growing one of these slightly less unfearing options , check that that it is maturate in a moderately shelter location , out of drying , frigid winds and not in a hoar pouch .

“ I like to work out the micro - mood of a garden , ” says Colin Skelly , Mater Horticulturist and Garden Consultant .

“ There can be a few degree difference between the coldest and warmest portion of the garden in both winter and summertime .

“ For potted Azaleas in winter , work out the most sheltered   part of the garden . ”

“ Typically this might be under the canopy of trees and bush or in the lee of a garden building or planetary house – allow for shelter from both idle words and frost . ”

If necessary , move plants in a container to a more sheltered and protected spot , or undercover .

Even the hardiest character are more vulnerable if produce in containers .

Winter Care For Indoor Azaleas

Indoors Azaleas such asRhododendronsimsiiare not suited for out-of-door cultivation .

They are often buy as pot plants and are force to blossom early , which is usually in wintertime .

They can be grown indoors in a cool , bright location , or in a greenhouse or conservatory .

If you wish to keep such a flora to flower again the following year , come in them in a cooler position in autumn or after flowering .

Then move them back to a brilliant location , around 16 - 18 ° carbon , in the bound .

With some luck they should then flower again the following twelvemonth , but if forced before leverage , will typically flower afterwards than they did the previous year .