>Now I'm wondering when I should plant them outside. They are still blooming. Should I wait until spring when all danger of frost has passed (if there is such a thing this year with El Nino)? > >Thanks in advance for suggestions. > >Amber >zone 5 >Marcellus, NY Amber: The azaleas they sell at this season of the year are not winter hardy. Keep them cool and the blooms will last longer. They only flower in late fall-spring. Diana Pederson SUITE101 Editor: http://www.suite101.com/topics/page.cfm/262 Home page: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/1945/index.html