1 X Orange Azalea Japanese Evergreen Shrub Hardy Garden Plant in Pot

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These were developed by Robert C Lee in Louisiana. 5 Borden, J. (2021, September 1). Meet the Man Behind the South’s Iconic Encore Azalea. Southern Living. Retrieved March 10, 2023, from https://www.southernliving.com/garden/flowers/encore-azalea-buddy-lee Gartrell & Robin Hill Hybrid Azaleas 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. Azaleas are toxic to cats, dogs and horses. They should not be planted in areas accessible by animals or children. There is a specific type of azalea that has been bred for toxicity-safety called the Toxicity Free Azalea (TFA). Pruning

Slow-release pellets such as Osmocote® are good for orange azaleas in containers or with restricted root space, and will provide a steady supply of nitrogen to your orange azalea. It is also easy on the environment because there’s no need to apply it too often. As mentioned above, however, some Azaleas are used as bonsai, and trained and trimmed into ornamental, decorative forms. Azaleas and Rhododendrons are members of the genus Rhododendron, one of the largest genera in the plant world, which includes over 900 species and over 20,000 named hybrids of Rhododendrons and Azaleas. These highly popular ornamental shrubs come in all shapes and sizes, from small, ground-hugging shrubs to large, tree-like specimens. Their flowers range from the tiny and delicate blossoms of floriferous dwarf shrubs to the huge ‘trusses’ of tall growing hybrids and species. Some feature wonderful foliage adding glorious fall color to the landscape. Others are deliciously fragrant. All are fascinating. Orange azaleas have delicate, brittle branches which means they should not be repotted during the summer months when plants are most active and prone to damage from transplanting. The best time for orange azalea repotting is in early fall or winter. Make sure your orange azalea has a pot that is at least three times the diameter and height of its current container, as well as fresh soil.

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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

In fact, fertilising too much can be counterproductive and these shrubs may not perform as well if you do so. Pruning Our pot grown evergreen Azalea can be planted at any time of the year. Start by removing weeds and grass within a metre of your desired planting hole, then dig a square hole as deep as the root mass and approximately 2x as wide. To help the bush establish more effectively, sprinkle root grow in the hole. Whether it is best to grow R. japonicum in full sun or partial shade will depend on your location, and the type and cultivar you have chosen to grow. These are a group of larger flowered hybrids developed by Robert Derby Gartrell in the late 20 th Century. 6 A Guide to the Notebooks and Papers of Robert Gartrell. (n.d.). University of Virginia Library. Retrieved March 10, 2023, from https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=uva-sc/viu04020.xmlWhen planting your orange azalea, make sure its roots are kept cool and moist by providing shade during the afternoon heat. Other gardens and homes I’ve seen have neatly-pruned rows of brightly-colored pink-and-red shrubs that explode with color for weeks at a time. These designs are lovely and pleasing if you like that kind of thing! (Not everyone does) The Azalea has become part of the Rhododendron family.