How do you grow Azalea plants?

Question

I live in zone 5 and have tried multiple times to grow an azalea plant to no avail. I plant them in the sun or in the shade and nothing. What am I doing wrong?

Answer 1

Make sure you are buying azaleas that are cold hardy to zone 5. Many are only hardy from zones 6 to 9. Plant your azalea so that the root ball is level with the ground, in acidic soil. Here's an article that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/azaleas-noteworthy-shrubs-for-any-garden.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/zone-5-azalea-shrubs.htm