Azeala

mommatina · Post by **mommatina** » May 11, 2006 9:07 pm

I have one tiny azeala bush that has never bloomed.. It is about 4 years old.. It gets pretty and green and sometime in late summer it will get a couple blooms and thats it.. HELP... what does it need? I am thinking it needs moved.. It is close to a rose bush that does very well..

Old earth dog · Post by **Old earth dog** » May 12, 2006 3:18 am

Tina, I'm wondering if the key to this is your "tiny" azeala bush. Could the deer be pruning it for you? When azealas are pruned, it's right after they bloom. Later in the year will remove next years flower buds.
Just a thought!

mommatina · Post by **mommatina** » May 12, 2006 3:56 pm

OED.. it's not deer .. it just won't grow... I'm missing something I'm sure...

Kas · Post by **Kas** » May 12, 2006 4:36 pm

Do you fertilize your rose? It could be that it is getting to much of the rose food. That would make it have great foliage, but few blooms. Some varieties of azalea are just short. Or maybe it isn't getting enough sun and water? I wouldn't think that would be the problem if it is near a rose. It also might be planted too deep. Rhodies and azaleas resent that. Maybe just lift it an inch and see what happens.

Kas

Tigger · Post by **Tigger** » May 12, 2006 4:44 pm

Is this cultivar of particular interest to you? I'd axe it and replace it with something known to do well in your area. And if your soil has the least bit of drainage problem, I was told to dig the hole as if you were going to plant it. Fill it back in and set the new plant on top, then pile mulch up to cover the root ball. Garden azaleas HATE clay and wet feet.

mommatina · Post by **mommatina** » May 13, 2006 8:53 pm

I think you have solved the problem... LOL.. my mom always said don't plant a $50 tree in a 50 cent hole.. I am sure it is to deep...