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Acidifying fertilizers are a good choice where soils are in the neutral or alkaline range.įertilize in late winter or early spring, no later than the last week of March. But there are special products made just for azaleas: Espoma's 'Azalea-Tone' is a good one. Without knowing the nutrients in your soil, a basic 15-15-15 fertilizer containing equal parts nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium is your best bet. Mildew can be a problem with azaleas make sure they have plenty of air circulation and don't plant them too close to other large shrubs.Īzaleas also do well if given some fertilizer. Too cold, and buds may not form too hot, and flowers may burn from over-exposure. Temperature and HumidityĪzalea hardiness depends on the cultivar so it's important to choose your plant and your planting site carefully. However, if the spring is dry, extra watering can be beneficial. WaterĪzaleas need water to bloom, and spring rain showers usually do the job. Azaleas do best with a natural mulch such as pine bark mulch. Soil should also have good drainage and good fertility with plenty of organic matter. SoilĪzaleas love acidic soil this explains why potted nursery plants usually have mostly peat moss for the planting medium.

ENCORE AZALEA FULL

In colder climates, azaleas may respond well to full sun, while gardeners in warmer climates should give their azaleas more shade. so the flowers don't wilt if a spring day becomes too hot. In most regions, azaleas flourish in a partial shade location that gets a few hours of morning sun. Water in when planting and water daily for the first week until established. It can be a good idea to take a soil sample before planting azaleas, as these species are uniquely dependent on acidic soil.

(Peat moss is a naturally acidifying amendment). Dig a hole as deep as the container and about twice as wide, and blend in some peat moss and compost to improve the soil texture and pH.

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