For an Abundance of Azaleas Blooms Every Year do these 6 Things

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

Thanks so much for watching. Hope this helps. Happy Gardening. Blessings ❤️

[@decoratewithus]

Azaleas grow really well here in western Washington state! We don't have any, but my mom has several that are over 40 years old planted at her house!! Great tips for maintaining azaleas and promoting bloom growth!!! Your azaleas are gorgeous!!!! Tfs 😊❤️ 11:20

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

Yes they do live along time if given proper care. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@gardeningwithstaceyJamaica]

Wow! They are so pretty💖

[@OCDishChick]

I have always liked the color that azaleas bring to a landscape. I need to add them to my property. Thanks for sharing all of the wonderful grow and maintenance tips! Have a great Sunday!

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

Thanks and same to you Nikki. 😊

[@karenholt9744]

This is the 3rd video of yours I've watched. I'm enjoying the information and your speaking voice is both soothing and concise. The moment the caption about our great Creator appeared, I knew I was going to subscribe. 😍

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

Welcome Welcome!!

[@johnsonhomedecor3140]

Hi Miss Marlene, here watching

[@patriciancube394]

I always enjoy watching your very informative videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

Thanks. ❤️

[@SevenWelt]

Hello, Great video, thanks for showing! 👍 Greetings Seven🖖

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

Welcome! Happy Gardening.

[@FarmingOnTheRocks]

Hi Marlene 👋🏿 So beautiful those flowers 💐

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

Thanks. ❤️

[@classieandratv]

So pretty l love it. I got one in the back garden . I look forward to see it in bloom every year.

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

Absolutely!!

[@YETRAHomeLife]

Hi Marlene's is beautiful thanks for the tips have a bless day 😊🤗

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

You too. ❤️

[@greygumfarm]

The flowers are beautiful. Very informative. I would love to show you our garden in Australia

[@gardeningwithstaceyJamaica]

Love the color combinations💖

[@davetrayford]

Thanks for the very good video. I have 45 Encore azaleas, so I am a big fan of most of their 33 varieties. Most bloom not only in spring and again in fall, but a smaller amount of blooms in early summer ! Monrovia is one other major grower of re-blooming azaleas, so your viewers can look for those, too. If a true soil test shows low phosphorous, then adding it into the soil around your azaleas (or most any flowering shrub) can increase the number of blooms! Encores do best with 6-8 hours of sun per day (Eastern exposure is best, but not necessary), better, if possible avoiding hot early afternoon sun (though I have Encore Twist and Ivory and Majesty and Amethyst growing great in a South-by-Southwest exposure...having watered them deeply twice-weekly for their first full year in the soil) because they were bred for full sun

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

45!! That's amazing! Thanks for sharing your story. Happy Gardening and welcome. 😊 🌸

[@karenholt9744]

Thank you for this information. I'm trying to understand better what azaleas need.

[@gardeningwithstaceyJamaica]

Thank you so much for the great information Marlene💖

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

You are so welcome!

[@GardeningWithCoffee]

They're so beautiful 😍

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

Indeed they are. ❤️

[@judyingram-kh1vm]

Great video, this really helped me. I just have one azalea, I've had it for years. I flowered so beautiful this year. I have a question, when you prune your azaleas, how much do you prune off? Mine just got done flowering, the blooms are dead and want to know exactly how to prune it. ❤

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

Very lightly. About 2 to 3 inches. We don't want to shock it too much. But do what you feel most comfortable doing. Happy Gardening.. ❤️

[@gardeningwithstaceyJamaica]

Lovely photo💖

[@andreaskitchen423]

I will definitely do what you recommend to grow and protect my Azalea to get it looking so pretty!

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

Awesome!!

[@delstablescapesdecorgarden2360]

Hi there Marlene! Those azaleas are so pretty! This video is full of helpful tips on caring for and growing azaleas! I have a few! I have not tried the hydrogen peroxide though! I will try that! Thank you for sharing! Blessings! ❤

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

You are so very welcome. Del 😊 ❤️. I have a Sring porch refresh Collaboration on Thursday. You are welcome to join us. Details in my Community tab.

[@allisonlewis7522]

Beautiful I wanted to know if you could show us how to prune the Azalea

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

Welcome. It's a bit late in the season. The best time to prune is right after they bloom. Especially if they are Encore Azaleas. Whenever you are ready, you can just take 1 to 3 inches off with sharp pruners or trimmers.. Happy Gardening. ❤️

[@MoniqueHall-r7f]

I'm so happy to have come across your channel. I just bought an azalea plant from the store and want to plant in my Yard. My soil is alkaline and I need to know how to make my soil ready for them. I live in zone 6 . Pls help 😊😅

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

@@MoniqueHall-r7f Congratulations on your purchase. Try adding coffee grounds. Best wishes and happy Gardening. 😊 🌸

[@BruceLee-ro5fz]

Yep so important to watch the weather to protect plants. Do not over water.

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

That's right!

[@judymckerrow6720]

Thank you. 🪻🌷💚🙃

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

You are very welcome. 🌸

[@Kuttysinaustralia]

The frost cover is a great idea! I must try the epsom salt too. The Azaleas looks gorgeous 👏

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

Awesome!! ❤

[@rbthegardennannyllc4219]

I love azaleas. Lots of great information. How many do you have? I only have one. I will have to replace it. It’s been on for years. My former neighbor let me have hers when she moved. Thanks for sharing.

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

They last for up to 100 years but if you feel like it you can always replace. So many in my subdivision. Such beautiful flowers they are. ❤️

[@karenholt9744]

I have an azalea that came with the house. I think it gets too much sun (south facing full sun). I think I will try planting oriental lilies in front of it for some relief. I'm not an azalea expert, but eventually I'm going to plant some more along my pine tree line so this video is very helpful. I will try your Epsom salt idea. Thanks for the information, and yes, those pink ones with the extra color detail are gorgeous.🙂

[@tinaknutsen]

Do you take a electric hedge trimmer to prune your azaleas? I have quite a few varieties of hydrangeas,Japanese maples, azaleas and three different dogwoods (2 flower spring to early summer and 1 flowers mid summer to fall) I strongly agree that they are stunning combinations. They are well established and not something I would have been capable of designing, I was just fortunate enough that the previous owners had great taste and design. I had to have a arborist come and educate me because I had no idea what type some of the plants where or how to properly care for them. Two of my other favorite trees are the Deodra pine tree which has pine cones that open and looks like wooden roses. The other is the Yew because of its coloring and winter interest. Thanks for sharing your garden!

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

Wow! Your garden sounds so beautiful. I bet you get lots of birds. Always so cheerful to hear them. If the Azaleas are large a hedge trimmer might be best but always trim lightly 1 to 2 inches. If small you can use a small hand pruner. This does not have to be done every year. Happy Gardening. ❤️ 🌸 🐦

[@tinaknutsen]

@@MarlenesHomeandGarden I am deaf and depend on captions. I see the birds but I have never heard them or the frogs that my husband hears. I very much enjoy watching wildlife and looking at plants. I learn a lot through gardening books and videos that have good captions.

[@denisesorchidparadise1411]

great video Marlene, everyone want there bushes covered in blooms

[@BruceLee-ro5fz]

Thanks. I just wanted to confirm it grows in Canada. I will let cousins and friends there know.

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

Yes and Washington state too. 😊

[@cherylpenn4509]

Mine is in dappled light and its full of blooms. No full sun for that one.

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

@cherylpenn4509 That's awesome. As long as they like where they are. Full shade is a no no. Happy Gardening. 😊 🌸

[@Salmiyaguy1]

I didn't know Azaleas get that big. I thought I would need to plant rhododendrons to get that big. Yes, I know that Azaleas are Rhododendrons but not all Rhododendrons are Azaleas so the ones marked Rhododendron seem to have more volume in my zone. I am in Ontario though so I guess that's why the two azaleas I planted don't grow out. I am in Zone 6B.

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

Such beautiful flowers aren't they. Wish the blooms lasted longer. Welcome to my channel.

[@christineewatson1122]

There are kids and pets everywhere...is that safe?

[@AzaleaMorgan-p1l]

Hi my name ls azalea

[@BruceLee-ro5fz]

Hydrogen peroxide solution really works. Thanks.

[@karenholt9744]

I use copper fungicide on my peonies, but if this works and is more cost-effective, I may switch over.

[@karenholt9744]

Forgot to say botrytis is a BEAST at my place! Ugh!