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Posted by bwoo GA (My Page) on Thu, May 8, 08 at 20:18
| I planted several Encore Azaleas last fall. Honestly, they were gorgeous a couple of weeks ago. The blooms are snow white (and big) with a hot pink center. That was it. I see no more buds, and several yellow leaves. There is some new growth, though. I thought Encores were supposed to bloom all summer, until frost. These are supposed to do well in the sun, and they have a good 2 1/2 hours per day. Is it safe to fertilize now? I heard at one time never to fertilize during the blooming season. I have a standing problem with plants when it comes to watering--too much? Not enough? Can this cause leaves to yellow? If there is no rain, how often should they be watered?
Last message, I posted about my roses. This time, my azaleas. What is it with me and yellowing leaves? Yes--we have much clay here. But when I plant, other soil is mixed in, and my plants have good drainage. |
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RE: Encore Azaleas
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Encores are not always in bloom. They bloom -as expected- in Spring and then produce two more flushes (smaller ones for me) during the growth season. Expect another flush in June-July (or so) and then a final one in September.
I only fertilize in early spring and only sometimes. Estabished azaleas feed off the decomposing mulch; that is all they need.
Watering can be done using the finger method. If the soil feels almost dry to a depth of 4" then water the soil with about 1g of water early in the morning (you can water manually, use a sprinkler or drip irrigation). And yes, yellow leaves could be a moisture issue but it could also be a host of other things as well. That includes planted too low and old leaves about to die. If you have just a few, that is ok.
But if it is a lot then that needs to be researched further. Signs of trouble for me would include: a lot of leaves yellowing or leaves yellowing only in certain parts (the top of the shrub only, say). |
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