It is Dec. 10th. I live in Conway, SC. I just purchased a Rhododendron/azalea from Loew's which looks healthy and has beautiful blooms on it. Someone in the store told me this is an "ideal" time to put this plant in the ground. I am hesitant. I wondered if (1) I should keep this potted plant outdoors during the day and bring it in at night (in the garage) as I have been; or (2) put the pot into the ground, cover around the plant with mulch and wait until Spring after the last frost to put it in the ground? I don't want to lose this one! PS someone told me if I keep the plant in the pot and keep it outdoors, it will die because the roots will get too cold. Thank you!!
It is Dec. 10th. I live in Conway, SC. I just purchased a Rhododendron/azalea from Loew's which looks healthy and has beautiful blooms on it. Someone in the store told me this is an "ideal" time to put this plant in the ground. I am hesitant. I wondered if (1) I should keep this potted plant outdoors during the day and bring it in at night (in the garage) as I have been; or (2) put the pot into the ground, cover around the plant with mulch and wait until Spring after the last frost to put it in the ground? I don't want to lose this one! PS someone told me if I keep the plant in the pot and keep it outdoors, it will die because the roots will get too cold. Thank you!!