Advantages and Disadvantages of Anku Azalea
Let me tell you about the introduction of Anku Azalea and why more and more people are giving up Western Azaleas and choosing to cultivate the ever-blooming greenery. Here is a comprehensive introduction.
Do you also buy azaleas in winter, pot them after they bloom, buy new ones every year, and hang them every year? Why is it so difficult to grow azaleas? Because you are growing Western Azaleas, also known as Belgian Azaleas, a hybrid variety bred in the Netherlands and Belgium. Although the flowers look beautiful, they are difficult to care for, and most flower enthusiasts stop growing them after they turn yellow after blooming.
Actually, besides Western Azaleas, there are also very promising and easy-to-grow varieties, such as Ma Juan and Anku Azalea. Ma Juan is used more for greening, with relatively fewer flower colors and only blooming in one season, while Anku Azalea can bloom all year round, has many flower colors, and grows very vigorously. It won't die even in -20 degrees Celsius and won't wither under intense summer sun. Therefore, in the past two years, Anku Azalea has gained widespread praise among flower enthusiasts and has become increasingly popular.
1. Introduction to Anku Azalea
Anku Azalea was introduced in 1996 and is a new category of azaleas. It is currently also a well-known azalea brand. Anku Azalea has received widespread praise precisely because it has many advantages.
2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Anku Azalea
The blooming period of Anku Azalea is in full bloom, which can last for 2-3 months, while Western Azaleas can only bloom for 2-3 weeks. In addition to the long blooming period, Anku Azalea almost blooms all year round. Only a little less in summer and autumn.
Anku Azalea not only blooms frequently and in abundance but is also tough and resilient. It can withstand -20 degrees Celsius and can also endure extreme heat over 30 degrees Celsius. Compared to Western Azaleas, Anku Azalea is more resistant to sun exposure and can adapt to full sun to semi-shade. Of course, it is recommended to provide some shade in the summer, so that Anku Azalea will grow better and continue to bloom more.
The root system of Anku Azalea is more developed than that of Western Azaleas. Western Azaleas are prone to root rot due to waterlogging and easily die from drought. Anku Azalea performs much better in this regard, as long as you can water a little ferrous sulfate every month to maintain the soil acidity, it will grow well.
Because Anku Azalea blooms frequently and in abundance and is adaptable, it can perform well whether planted in the ground or in pots. Many flower enthusiasts use Ma Juan to plant hedges, but compared to Anku Azalea, Ma Juan's hedges are really weak. Anku Azalea hedges can stay evergreen and bloom in three seasons. They can bloom all year round in the south, with colorful flowers.
Anku Azalea can not only be planted as a hedge but also used for flower bed arrangements. It can be planted in corners of the courtyard with poor sunlight or in full-sun flower beds. It is also easy to manage in pots and is very friendly to novice flower growers.
This is a small Anku Azalea seedling from a group purchase in October. I have been throwing it in a corner of the yard, watering it occasionally, and now it has started to bloom. I changed its pot yesterday, although there are not many flowers now, its appearance is still quite good.
The introduction and detailed explanation of the advantages and disadvantages of Anku Azalea mentioned above hope this article can bring you some help in green plant management!