Azalea is neither a perennial nor an annual plant. They are shrubs that survive and bloom year to year.

Sunlight: bright outdoor light

Potting Mix: Cocopeat, Soil, Compost manure

Watering: Water when top 2 inches soil feels dry to touch

Fertilizer: During the main growing season feeds the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.

Re-potting: When a plant outgrows in the current pot, re-pot in 2 inches greater than the existing pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.