Bulbs Flower Basics Flower Beds & Specialty Gardens Flower Garden Garden Furniture Garden Gnomes Garden Seeds Garden Sheds Garden Statues Garden Tools & Supplies Gardening Basics Green & Organic Groundcovers & Vines Growing Annuals Growing Basil Growing Beans Growing Berries Growing Blueberries Growing Cactus Growing Corn Growing Cotton Growing Edibles Growing Flowers Growing Garlic Growing Grapes Growing Grass Growing Herbs Growing Jasmine Growing Mint Growing Mushrooms Orchids Growing Peanuts Growing Perennials Growing Plants Growing Rosemary Growing Roses Growing Strawberries Growing Sunflowers Growing Thyme Growing Tomatoes Growing Tulips Growing Vegetables Herb Basics Herb Garden Indoor Growing Landscaping Basics Landscaping Patios Landscaping Plants Landscaping Shrubs Landscaping Trees Landscaping Walks & Pathways Lawn Basics Lawn Maintenance Lawn Mowers Lawn Ornaments Lawn Planting Lawn Tools Outdoor Growing Overall Landscape Planning Pests, Weeds & Problems Plant Basics Rock Garden Rose Garden Shrubs Soil Specialty Gardens Trees Vegetable Garden Yard Maintenance

The Best Pots for Azaleas

How to Start Lemon Seeds Indoors - watch on youtube
The Best Pots for Azaleas

The Best Pots for Azaleas. Azaleas are actually shrubs and are classified under the Rhododendrons genus. They bloom in spring but their flowers will begin to wilt in just a few weeks. Azaleas do not need much sun and often grow under trees. Azalea festivals are held throughout the world and the plant is a popular one among gardeners.

Azaleas are actually shrubs and are classified under the Rhododendrons genus. They bloom in spring but their flowers will begin to wilt in just a few weeks. Azaleas do not need much sun and often grow under trees. Azalea festivals are held throughout the world and the plant is a popular one among gardeners.
No Size Limit
Azaleas can be planted in a pot that is much larger than they will ever need. A large pot will allow the plant to spread it's roots out farther. The plant will grow larger as a result. Several azaleas can be planted in one large pot.
Azalea Pot
An azalea pot is one that is fairly shallow. It is characterized by having a depth that is equal to three-fourths the diameter of the pot (measured at the rim.) By comparison, standard pots have a rim equal to the diameter.
Typical Sizes
Alazlea pots traditionally come in 4-, 6-, 8- and 20-inch (in height) sizes. The smaller the pot, the smaller the azalea will grow. Of course the azalea needs to be pruned in order to keep it healthy and at a size manageable for the pot. The best size is the one that fits the needs of the gardener's space.
Outdoor Planting
If azaleas are planted outdoors with no pot, they need around 12 inches of depth of soil in their bed. Azaleas do not need direct sunlight and are often used as ground cover around trees.

Check out these related posts