Healthy Azalea Leaf Drop and Flower Aging: Normal Cycle

Azalea Lower Leaf Yellowing and Flower Fade

Azalea shows dark lower leaves dropping, upper leaves healthy; flowers beautiful 10 days then brown. This is normal evergreen behavior:

• Older lower leaves yellow and drop as new growth emerges.
• Flowers naturally senesce after ~7 days.
• Minor powdery mildew on leaves is cosmetic.

Climate Note

If growing in cold climate (<0°C winters), choose cold-hardy cultivars. Many azaleas prefer Zone 7+ (min ~0–4°C).

Your plants are healthy—no action needed.