The best way to test your soil is using a pH meter or kit, which will give you an indication of how acidic it is. Anything from around neutral up to about pH level eight can be used. Light By the time you notice this on your shrub, sadly, it’s usually too late to heal the plant. You’re facing a case of root rot caused by Phytophthora bacteria. To generate spectacular blooming, add heath plant fertilizer upon planting and then regularly during the growth phase. Pruning and caring for Azalea japonica Pruning Azalea japonica As a result most gardeners need to grow them in containers full of ericaceous compost. Use rugged containers, such as oak half barrels or terracotta, and position them away from morning and full midday position so that their early flowers do not get frosted by a sudden thaw caused by sun.

Five species make up the flowering azalea ‘Orange to Red Group’: R. austrinum, R. calendulaceum, R. cumberlandense, R. flammeum, and R. prunifolium. As their name suggests, these azalea varieties produce flowers in shades of yellow, gold, orange, and cherry red. Rhododendron is for anyone who wants bright colors in their yard, saying hello to Spring and Summer. All you need is a moderately shaded area with excellent drainage and some acidic soil. But we do mean good drainage, or it won’t work (- it would become what my commercial gardener friend’s six-year-old daughter calls rainage – not drainage – she can’t pronounce the proper words as yet, and it sounds like a joke- but in this case, she’s right!). The Planting Lowdown Powdery mildew and petal blight are some of the usual problems but can usually be controlled with a suitable fungicide. An old and very hardy May-flowering variety with large, violet-blue flowers spotted in purple-red. Upright spreading habit reaching only 60-80cm in 10 years. A soaker hose is a lovely method for watering most things in the garden. Set one up for your garden and enjoy the ease of watering by merely turning on the hose bib and keeping yourself busy for about half an hour. Fertilize with Mulch

Common Issues with Orange Azalea

Please notice that I said ‘an’ Azalea – singular and not plural. I’ve always thought that one shrub in full bloom gives enough profusion of flower enough color – it’s all you need when it comes to bringing bright color to your garden. I have successfully grown azaleas in pots, and provided the gardener is prepared to put in the necessary time to maintain and care for them, there is no reason why they can’t thrive there.

Remove wilted flowers regularly (deadheading) to spur appearance of new buds. This will also direct the plant’s energy to growing new branches. Azaleas are a type of flowering bushy plant in the Rhododendron genus. Azalea shrubs can transform your garden with a sea of color when the plants bloom in the springtime. Azalea flowers come in shades of orange, yellow, purple, red, pink, and white colors. Some spectacular types of azaleas have gorgeous flowers with large bi-colored petals and protruding stamens.Shade cloth, orange azalea tree coverups are a great way to protect your orange azaleas from the heat. If you have a garden with orange azaleas, try and use some natural barriers like trees or bushes so they get good morning light but not too much heat in the afternoon. Watering Hard pruning should be done infrequently—old and leggy Rhododendrons benefit nicely from a visit with the loppers. Remove two to three large limbs, maximum per year, towards or at the bottom of the shrub, which will make a massive difference to the plant.