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Azalea & Rhododendron
kimcoco

Fertilize when?

kimcoco
12 years ago

For some reason I can't access rhodyman's site.

My Rhododendrons have buds, one is starting to bloom.

I usually apply an acid fertilizer each year, but I forget if now is the time to do it, or if I should wait until the end of May.

??

Comment (1)

  • morz8 - Washington Coast
    12 years ago

    He suggests May, and no later than July.

    In my naturally acidic soil, my own don't require fertilizer - they are top dressed with compost each Spring and that's been all they've needed.

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