We live in Land O'Lakes Florida and have found that azaleas here benefit from amended soil, that is dig a hole larger and deeper that the original root mass....
We just moved into a new house in Ocoee, Florida and the azaleas in our new yard are somewhat overgrown. Can we prune them now or do we have to wait until...
Kurt Hinkle
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Jul 2, 2007 12:29 am
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Hi, I bought three poukhanense compacta azaleas this Spring. Unfortunately, they have all died. I believe they did not get enough water during a drought - I...
I've always found planting under pine trees to be ideal. The tree roots may be a problem, but I can usually find a spot where I can dig deeply enough, and if...
It is true that, unless you prune azaleas right after they bloom, you risk cutting off next Spring's blooms. It may be worth it to you, though, and it will...
Hello all, I am trying to locate R. Moshatanio in a nursery. I want to purchase. If anyone has a source I would greatly appreciate your help. Deloris Smith ...
Steve & Deloris
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Jul 2, 2007 2:09 am
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Lorraine, I was hoping someone nearer you would respond. Encores do relatively better in warmer zones. Pretty good in Zone 7, less so in Zone 6, which I'm...
Hi Lorraine, If you go to the Encore Web site: encore.knowwhere.com/encore/ They have a locator. You put in your state and it comes up with retailer's...
Diane, I have had trouble keeping some azaleas alive that I planted this spring (in fact, I have lost three and am working hard with some others). We have had...
I'd be glad for some more azalea-knowledgeable members of this mailgroup to add to this, as I don't know about "tree style" azaleas, unless you are referring...
Ann, I think you have it about right. There are a few cultivars of elepidote rhodies that are more tolerant of sun, tho' all benefit from afternoon shade in...
Diane, Judy, and Ann, It's always nice to have an image/picture of a problem so that one does not have to guess what is meant by "yellow leaves." The...
Hi Kurt, You can prune azaleas any time of the year, as long as you understand the consequences. The best time to prune or shape azaleas is as soon as...
Hi Sharon I live in your area, in Roseville actually. I have both of these azaleas in my yard and I bought them at Sonoma Horticultural Nursery in Sebastopol...
In growing the 16 different native US azalea species from seeds and cuttings, I often have pots that lose their label, due to MR. Squirrel I think because I ...
Will, I'm in Colerain which is really tiny so you may not have heard of it. It is in Bertie County, about 25 miles from Ahoskie. I'm about a mile from the...
All, In about a week I will be connecting to a faster ISP, mainly Bellsouth DSL, and will be changing my e-mail address. It will be a pleasure to say good by...
Two years ago I planted some azaleas I bought from Wal Mart. I got them for $.50 each since they were nearly dead. They did not bloom last year even though...
Cheryl Harlow
arccheryl@...
Jul 3, 2007 4:26 pm
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Please show a change of address. Our program has moved. Harry Eaken, Main Street Manager, P.O. Box 550, Palatka, Florida 32178. My email is...
Harry Eaken
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Jul 3, 2007 6:46 pm
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Cheryl, please send up some photos of the plants and blooms, and describe the flowers. Were there any markings or special colors on the pots? Was there any ...
If they're little bitty red flowers probably chojojo (sp?) which has really long blooming times. They may be encores though if the flowers die back and...
Hi Mike, Your post had me going out to my garden to pick a few leaves. Off the plant, I don't see anything really distinctive about them on a macro level,...
jpbruso@...
Jul 4, 2007 12:21 pm
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hello, i need some help please. i don't know the name of this azalea, or i think it is an azalea. got cutting wi roots from my aunt last fall and she...
Patricia Womack
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Jul 4, 2007 4:37 pm
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For more than several years now I have been trying to reproduce deciduous azaleas vegetatively. By learning from ASA experts my efforts have gotten a little...
From your description, the plant does not sound like an azalea. Can you take a digital photo and send it to us at the Azalea Society of America. Mike Creel,...
Joe, I will take a photo of a whorl of leaves on one of my canadense album and this odd seedling I found in a pot with no label and send it to you. Mike Creel,...
All, Well, it looks as if I will completely change over to Bellsouth DSL and thus my e-mail address will change on July 10, 2007. With a few fits-and-starts...
Mike, Through the years I saw the same label loss and happend one day to spot the villen, a greckle, as it calmly strolled through the lines of potted azaleas...
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