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One important reminder, unless it is absolutely necessary, don't prune azaleas in the summer and fall or you'll cut off the buds that are setting for next spring's bloom. Adjust Watering Schedule
Plant enthusiasts have selectively bred azaleas for hundreds of years. This human selection has produced thousands of different cultivars which are propagated by cuttings. [2] Azalea seeds can also be collected and germinated. Azaleas are generally slow-growing and do best in well-drained acidic soil (4.5–6.0 pH). [3] Fertilizer needs are low.
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Satsuki azaleas are typically cultivated in a specialty soil called Kanuma, which is an incredibly soft, acidic, volcanic soil. This soil accommodates the fine, soft, steel wall-like root system that Satsuki azaleas utilize for their water conductivity and nutrient uptake. [3] The best time to repot is after blooming is finished.
Most are in the United States, with one species found in Canada and one being found in Mexico. North American azaleas are commonly confused with azaleas of Asian origin, the evergreen azaleas. North American azaleas are deciduous and produce two types of buds. One is a larger and produces about 20 flowers while the other bud produces a leafy ...
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Azaleas are shallow-rooted plants so two to three inches of an organic mulch will help protect roots from winter damage. Mulch will also help to conserve soil moisture during periods of dry weather.
It features a selection of rhododendrons and azaleas, including the Rhododendron canadense, Maine's native azalea. [2] Styled after a Japanese stroll garden, the fine-gravel paths are raked regularly in a manner that suggests flowing water.