While shrubs in the garden don't require much care over winter, azaleas grown in containers do. The roots of potted plants are exposed to cold and can be damaged by frost. Potted plants also ...

If you live somewhere prone to frost and snow ... as tender new growth late in the season can be damaged from freezing temperatures. 'Most azalea varieties are hardy to USDA zones 6-9, though ...

In my garden, I use a foundation hedge of pink azaleas on the east ... they weren’t affected by a light frost. We’ve advised people not to prune cold-damaged tropical plants until after ...

Photo: Catherine McQueen/Moment via Getty Images For thinning, remove damaged, diseased, or protruding branches after bloom. If your azalea doesn ... your first fall frost usually occurs.

Both can suffocate azalea roots. A thick layer prevents proper air circulation and can trap excess moisture. Both overwatering and thick mulch are key causes of fungal diseases and bark damage.