Like other plants from the heather family, Japanese azaleas require acidic soils with a pH of 4-5.5.Shrubs prefer fertile soil, moderately moist, but well-drained, rich in humus.Plants are best planted in light partial shade after careful preparation of the site.
Since the root system of heather plants is shallow and composed of numerous very fine roots, the pit for azaleas and azaleas does not have to be deep, but wide enough.
If the substrate has an unsuitable reaction, mix it with acid peat with the addition of composted pine bark before planting.Japanese azaleas planted in sunny places require more frequent watering and protection against drying out, also in winter (especially in the eastern parts of the country).
You can cover the soil with white agrotextile or white agrotextile.Mulching the substrate with composted pine bark protects the root system against freezing, reduces drying of the substrate, inhibits the growth of weeds and helps to maintain an acidic pH.
