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If your azalea is not blooming, dont worry.
Its a common problem that can be solved with a few simple solutions.
Watering needs, weather issues, or certain pests could be problematic forany azalea.
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Wrong Location
Azaleas located in an area with too muchsun or shadewon’t thrive.
This plant prefers a moderate mix of both.
See which spots in your yard have the right conditions, then move the plants so they will bloom.
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The mulch layer should not be any deeper than 2 to 3 inches.
Keep your azaleas blooming all summer by watering them about an inch of water a week for consistent moisture.
Tip
Yellowing azalea leaves with brown tips or rotted roots means the plant was likely overwatered.
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Also, look for swollen, wilted leaves as a sign of too much water.
The Holly-tone brand is good forgrowing healthy azaleasbecause it is only 4 percent nitrogen.
Pest Damage
Deer may have eaten the buds off of your azaleas.
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Azaleas are not deer-resistant, so considerdeer fencingaround yourflowering shrub.
Address these pests with a horticultural oil such as neem oil.
Weather Factors
Last years weather can affect this years blooms.
Pack them with mulchwhich conserves moisture and regulates soil temperature near the rootsto protect them from extreme heat.
Correctly pruning your azalea bush can rejuvenate it for the next season.
Depending on your shrub’s flowering cycle, aim to prune in late March to late June.
Scrape a stem with your nail.
If you see green, the plant is alive.
If you see brown or white, keep scraping parts of the stem to find green.
Trim discolored parts of stems to rejuvenate the shrub.
Selecting and Growing Azaleas.University of Georgia Agriculture Extension.
Cooperative Extension: Garden and Yard.University of Main Cooperative Extension.
