Will azaleas survive in South Florida?

[SFDrake]

I am new to this and recently aquired a satzuki azalea in a bonsai pot, as well as 2 nursery azalea in 1 gallon pots. Not sure if they will do well in this hot environment. I have them in a.m. sun and afternoon shade

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Probably not for long. I’d let them get AM sun and PM shade in the winter, but by April and through November, I’d keep them inside the screened-in pool area sitting on the deck in AM sun and shade for the rest of the day. Might get a year or two out of it.

 

[SFDrake]

Probably not for long. I’d let them get AM sun and PM shade in the winter, but by April and through November, I’d keep them inside the screened-in pool area sitting on the deck in AM sun and shade for the rest of the day. Might get a year or two out of it.

Ok thanks for the help!

 

[Glaucus]

They have native azaleas in Okinawa, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Vietnam. Maybe those work well in south Florida? What about the American Southern indica's? The more cold-loving narrow leaf satsuki may struggle.

 

[Orion_metalhead]

I would consider looking around local nurseries for cultivars sold for landscape use. Those cultivars SHOULD be ok for your climate.

 

[actionflies]

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