Azalea

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I've been given a lovely azalea, but it doesn't come with any care instructions. Are azaleas hardy? It's in flower at the moment so I won't put it outside in case the frost gets it, but should it go in the garden or stay indoors? It has dark green leaves but they're not glossy like an evergreen, so I'm not sure whether it's hardy or not.

Have just asked my green-fingered mother, apparently they're fine outside, but not in horrible frost, and great for growing in pots. They need acid soil, so ericaceous (sp?) compost if in a pot.

Ta chuck

Anytime

rabbits have been nibbling mine ....

They like rain water and not tap water. If that is any help.

If its a florist one it needs to be very cool, very wet and very light. Keep indoors while its flowering - you can put pot outside somewhere shady in summer and bring it in again in autumn. You will need to feed it and water it well if its going to be any good for a second season.

I don't know what sort it is, jangly. I think I'll assume that it's not going to be hardy and will need bringing in over the winter. Thanks.