How many times a year and when does azalea bloom?

It's time to talk about a plant that conquers with its beauty. We will talk about azaleas, a flowering beauty, which is decorated not only with the windowsills of their houses, but also with garden plots. Surprisingly, this plant successfully lives both at home and in the open air (in summer cottages and garden plots).

This is a rather whimsical flower, but if you follow all the requirements for caring for this plant, then you can enjoy its lush flowering. In the article, we will consider in which year rhododendron blooms and how often it will delight you with flowers.

Flowering features

IMPORTANT: Blooming azaleas (rhododendron) depends on what sort of flower in front of you. There are early flowering varieties that begin to bloom in the November-December month, and late varieties that begin to please their flowering from late February to late April.

Young plants, depending on their species, may have barely noticeable reddish hairs on the veins. The leaves of the flower have the most diverse form: from lanceolate to elliptic.

The diameter of the flowers also does not have a certain size, it can range from three to five centimeters. The structure of the petals also differs depending on the type of rhododendron: they are terry, semi-double and completely non-terry. Of particular value are the decorative wide funnels of azalea inflorescences..

Well, who can resist a plant blooming in the winter months? This is what distinguishes azalea from other flowers, its absolute adaptation and even its love for a cool climate. It is not that it easily tolerates low temperatures, but surprisingly loves coolness, it is in such an environment that rhododendron begins to bloom abundantly.

How long to wait after shopping at the store?

Many happy owners of blooming azaleas are very upset after they see that their flower has ceased to bloom magnificently after purchase. This is absolutely normal practice in floriculture, when the plant goes through a period of adaptation to new conditions of detention. With proper care, after 2-3 weeks you will see that the azalea is preparing for flowering again if it has been created comfortable conditions.

Unfortunately, many do not know that for azaleas, the living conditions in our apartments are not entirely suitable, especially on the windowsill above the warm battery. This plant loves coolness, and the temperature + 10 + 15 is more comfortable for it than +21 in our homes. Therefore, the location on a cool loggia or porch is exactly what this flower needs.

ATTENTION: You need to choose azalea very carefully, paying attention to the condition of the soil and buds of the plant.

How many times a year rhododendron blooms?

Each plant has a flowering period and a time when it is resting and gaining strength for the next time. Azalea blooms once a year., the question is how long will the period when this plant will be strewn with flowers. Will it only take two weeks or will this period drag on for two months? It all depends on the conditions in which the flower is located.

If during the flowering period of azaleas, the temperature of the flower content is gradually reduced, then this will prolong the time of its flowering.

The timing

It is not surprising that the flowering time of azaleas is different for a houseplant and for that located on the street.

For indoor potted plants

Indoor azalea pleases with its flowering in the cold months of the year (usually winter). This is a real fairy tale that lives in your home - at a time when everything outside is white with snow, your house is decorated with bright azalea flowers.

For street

Garden azalea is growing quite slowly, so choosing a place for planting this flower, you need to consider all the nuances. It is worth protecting it from scorching direct sunlight, but at the same time providing it with a sufficient amount of light. It is worth thinking in advance about whether the plant will not be in the place of flooding with water, because the azalea also does not tolerate excess moisture. It is also worth protecting from drafts.

This is an ideal flower for our climate, in the summer months it easily tolerates a temperature of 20-25 degrees, and in the winter it successfully tolerates frosts of minus 25-30 degrees.

Only 3-4 years after planting, azalea will please you with its flowering, be patient and you will be rewarded. Garden azalea will bloom in the summer months, decorating your site with flowers.

How long does this period last?

The flowering period of this plant depends on how correct and comfortable conditions have been created for the plant. This can last from two weeks to 2.5 months, so if your flower takes off the petals after 2 weeks and stops flowering, you should pay attention to the conditions of its maintenance in order to extend this time next year.

TIP: If the buds started on azaleas and you moved the pot to another place and the flowering process froze, return it to its original location and the plant will come to life again. Perhaps the temperature or other conditions of the new "residence" are not suitable for him.

When to worry about the lack of buds?

Azalea - a whimsical plant, therefore, the first signal that she is not satisfied with the conditions of detention is the lack of flowering (more about improper care and lack of flowering can be found here). If we are talking about a room flower, then you should choose another location, monitor the air temperature and proper watering.

Well, if we are talking about a garden plant, perhaps you should think about transplanting azaleas to a more suitable place and feeding the flower. But, remember that it is necessary to expect the flowering of garden azaleas not earlier than 3-4 years after planting.

Essential Home Care

Remember the rules for keeping azaleas:

1. Azalea loves good watering. Therefore, drying of the soil in which it is planted must be avoided. The ideal irrigation scheme 1 time in 2 days.
2. Tap water must certainly be settled. Preferably cool temperature.
3. The plant must be constantly sprayed, the exception is the flowering period.
4. It is preferable to use a clay pot and expanded clay.
5. A temperature regime that is comfortable for the flower should be maintained, namely + 10 + 15 degrees.
6. Not all fertilizers are suitable for rhododendron, you can use liquid dressing for orchids or special candles.
7. It is necessary to remove faded and dried flowers in time (more information about care after the azalea has faded can be found in this material).

Watch a video on azalea care rules:

Conclusion

Any plant has its own characteristics of content, if you want it to please you with its magnificent flowering, carefully read the conditions of its maintenance. Azalea is a whimsical plant that is not suitable for a beginner who is not at all familiar with the basics of caring for flowers.

Watch the video: Encore Azaleas Bloom up to 9 Month a Year (May 2024).