Do Azaleas Bloom in Winter

Azaleas form flower buds during early summer if they receive adequate moisture. If they then have a period of four to eight weeks of temperatures below 50° F in the winter, they will break into bloom all at once the following spring, and stay in bloom about two weeks.

What month do azaleas bloom in?

Azaleas and rhododendrons will bloom anywhere from early February to September, depending on the type of azalea you have. These plants are popular in the south and will grow in zones 6 to 10. However, some azaleas can survive winters all the way to growing zone 4!

Do azaleas last through the winter?

Azaleas need to go into a dormant state and to harden off for winter weather. Avoid fertilizing azaleas in autumn or before a frost. Late fertilization causes new growth, which may be too tender to survive winter.