Take softwood cuttings in late spring or early summer
Choose healthy, non-flowering shoots
Cut 2 to 4 inch sections just below a leaf node
Remove the lower leaves
Dip the cut end in rooting hormone
Insert the cutting into moist, well-draining propagation mix
Keep the medium evenly moist
Cover the cuttings with a clear plastic dome or bag to maintain humidity
Place in bright, indirect light
Keep the temperature warm and stable
Ventilate occasionally to reduce mold
Check for rooting after several weeks
Transplant rooted cuttings into pots
Harden off young plants before planting outdoors
Propagate by layering low branches into soil
Keep layered stems attached until roots form
Separate and transplant once well rooted
Propagate by seed only if growing from seed is desired
Sow fresh azalea seeds on the surface of moist mix
Keep seeds warm, humid, and in indirect light
Transplant seedlings after they develop several true leaves