How to Plant Encore® Azaleas

[@JimPutnam]

I am doing a series of care videos for the Encore Azalea website and KZbin channel. This is the first video for that series. Most of what I will be showing in these videos applies to all shrubs, trees, and perennials. Thanks for watching.

[@Bamboo4U2]

Could you create a shrub row out of them? That would be cool, seeing a hedge of azaleas that bloom at different times throughout the year.

[@JimPutnam]

Yes, you can. I have a plan to go an Azalea garden that is close to me this spring. You will see them used in a ton of ways there.

[@debrabray8855]

No fertilizer?

[@JimPutnam]

@@debrabray8855 I fertilize all of my shrubs in March. Just once a year. I don't tell people to fertilize when they plant, because they may be planting at a bad time to fertilize

[@dawnreardon67]

@@JimPutnam I planted 11 Encore Jewels 2 years ago. They have not filled out. The leaves a flowers are few. Tell me more a out fertilizing. What do you use?

[@GrowingAGreenFinger]

every time i thought i had a question, you answered it in your video. Thank you, very informative!

[@JimPutnam]

Thanks for watching and participating. Have a great weekend

[@sheila5707]

Dude, I just want to say that no matter what I'm planting ... you have a video for it. Thanks for sharing all your info.

[@JimPutnam]

Glad to help

[@saprinachandi]

So true!

[@dylanhensley2184]

Thanks for the information! First time doing all of this and you answered every question I had.

[@olimpiamagro4132]

Excellent teaching, is my first time to plant my Azaleas. Thanks a lot. 👍👍🌺

[@homeandlifewithcynthia]

😊 I have sandy soil near Savannah, GA but I used to have clay soil in Atlanta. You give such good advise.

[@terrymcguire8476]

Several years ago , a local millionaire hired a college professor to landscape his house. The guy left the plants in the plastic pots when he planted them. You could see the tops of the pots sticking up above the ground. I've been a landscaper for 30+ years and have seen a lot of crazy things people do , but that beat them all.

[@chillyangel]

Just received my azalea bushes they are absolutely beautiful

[@emghee2510]

I bought some fashion azaleas on impulse. 7", dark green leaves, scarlet blooms. Got em to line my blegh-looking walkway. Thanks for this quick and easy tutorial. Hope my blooms are as nice as yours!

[@elbrixia]

Tfff

[@jgwood10]

I definitely need to add encores to my yard. I have many azaleas now, mostly Hershey Red. I really like the fall color. Thanks

[@JimPutnam]

Hershey Red has always been a good one. Autumn Bonfire gets a similar size. Thanks for watching.

[@David_Brenna]

Thanks for the helpful video! I thought it was hilarious that you showcased the Autumn Fire because today I was on the fence for about 10 minutes at the local nursery deciding on my fourth azalea color between Ember and Fire and ended up going with the former, not the latter. We bought four to replace some of our bottle brush that got nuked in the Texas freeze.

[@gwenklorer6931]

Do you think it will handle the Texas sun? Worried about 110 degree heat but are thinking about doing the same - our bottle brush bit the dust too during the freeze

[@David_Brenna]

@@gwenklorer6931 it'll be fine. We have Azaleas all over the neighborhood. But we are in zone 9a.

[@peggyjk]

Loved your digging music!

[@julleanjones7030]

Thank you simple and precise great job

[@nickfilopoulos7428]

Beautiful thanks well done 🎊

[@audreysweeney5338]

Thanks i will be planting some azalea shrubs and rhododendron s this fall.

[@SteveBarney-w9t]

Hey thanks, I will need to replant mine or buy another one. Mine started dying on day 2 after zi planted it

[@kringles65]

Beautiful compact plant. We "ain't" planting anything in Michigan. However, spring is coming.

[@Glitter221]

Thank you, this is so helpful!

[@tonypace5785]

Very good and was so helpful.

[@Entongbeljik]

After watching all about azalea ,i will decide next year with red colours😉

[@jenniferlyngdoh6053]

Great video..Thank you for the good demonstration...

[@davidcullen1260]

Appreciate the pointers boss

[@nerisabryan1623]

I was just looking at the Autumn Embers Encore Azalea on an online shopping website and I decided to search KZbin for some reviews on the plant. I came across your review of what sounds like it might be the same plant. I’m curious if this plant that you’ve reviewed is the same as the one with the name “embers” in its name? Either way, it sounds like they probably perform pretty similar. Thanks as always for your very detailed and thoughtful review.

[@joncrunk598]

Thanks, Jim. Your advice has been invaluable. Could you also do a video on proper pruning tips & techniques for azaleas as well as gardenias?

[@JimPutnam]

There will be an Azalea pruning video as part of this. After the spring blooming. Thanks for watching

[@joncrunk598]

@@JimPutnam Great! I'll be looking out for it.

[@dinoraportillo6863]

thank you Jim great video

[@legendarydi8139]

Good video.

[@melterriocameron601]

@JimPutnam do you have any tips on propagating or transplanting Satsuki azaleas??😊

[@scorpioroyalty6942]

Needed this!!

[@longrx07]

Perfect

[@corneliusg.3353]

Hi ! Whats a good shrub // plant thats ideal for a front yard flowerbed on side of a porch. Something that will grow width not necessarily height too much. Im in the Georgia area. Thanks!

[@lianagilbert61]

how can i get my central texas alkaline soil where it will keep camelias, rhododendrons, and azaleas alive? i like the pine bark idea and setting them higher, but my alkaline soil just murders them the first day.

[@kathleenmunroe495]

In mid missouri my azalea had no blooms when planted 2 months ago and still hasn't bloomed what have I done wrong? Been watering daily and has good green color growing.

[@okieandy21]

Thank you!

[@IamFreeRu]

I bought 5 azalea from my garden center and 2 encore azalea from Home Depot. Wish all of them were Encore Azalea, because only the Encore Azalea are thriving, growing, and blooming, while the other azalea are just branchy with leaves and little change and no blooms...

[@shotdog4200]

Jim, if you are putting soil conditioner mixed with the soil you took out of the hole (which is pine bark) why are you saying not to get the mulch in the hole? it's the same thing!

[@JimPutnam]

The mulch has lots of wood in it. It's not all bark.

[@shotdog4200]

@@JimPutnam, thanks for the info Jim, would you take cuttings from azalea's and roto's now or wait till after they bloom

[@junesmart7352]

Great advice. (Your neighbor's black bucket is still on his fence!)

[@JimPutnam]

That is actually his compost bin. I think he uses that bucket fill it. As neighbors go I have a good one. They garden and have a great dog. Usually, that is good sign😁. Thanks for watching.

[@junesmart7352]

@@JimPutnam So good to have a pleasant gardening neighbor with a dog, who also composts! Maybe you can occasionally peep your camera across his fence to let us see what is going on over there also!

[@scorpioroyalty6942]

I just planted these azaleas and some boxwood! Is that good to do?

[@jamesstricklin5201]

What is an k . Christine azalea

[@eglyshernandezgarcia404]

Hello Jim Azalea need sunshine or shade ?

[@binfang]

Do you have to acidify the soil if it is alkaline or neutral?

[@mjyumping]

Hi, my Azaleas are only 6 inches tall. Do you think it is a good idea to plant them straight away or should I wait?

[@toosense]

How much space between plants? Id like to create a small, low hedge if possible.

[@printme2010]

What gallon size are those (1, 2, 3, e.g.)?

[@noisay1977]

I planted some azaleas a week ago and they are wilted. Looks like they’re dying. What can I do to revive them?

[@JimPutnam]

If they are watered but still wilting it is best to prune the tips of the branches. They can't get enough water because of the damage that was done to the roots when they were planted.

[@noisay1977]

HortTube with Jim Putnam I haven’t watered but it has rain a couple times since I planted. I will water and trim the tips.

[@jeffzimmerman25]

I'm doing a bed that has camellias and japanese Maples I planted last fall. Planning to add different types and sizes of encores. I'm debating also putting in a few crimson hino and the white versions too. Would like your thoughts. Should I just do all encores because of the evergreen and more flowering?

[@JimPutnam]

I would do whatever you really like. I will say that Autumn Lily is my favorite white.

[@davisonthomas4697]

How do you think it will do in South Florida? I believe wI am in zone 11.

[@gregholden8812]

Are these the same as the red ruffles?

[@juanbalderas9585]

Great video, very helpful. What camera did you use for this video?

[@marinakh3137]

What would you say is good spacing for dwarf Encores if I want them to eventually connect and form a continuous hedge? Thank you.

[@younggarden_]

Did you ever do this I'm curious?😂

[@sandygeddry724]

I live in western Maine. What is a good azalea for zone 4?

[@kfrankism]

Is this in full sun? I can't tell. I thought they need sun but more shade?

[@JimPutnam]

These encores are best in at least 6 hours of direct sun. More than other azaleas

[@CSFAV]

Hi Jim, What's wrong with having mulch mixed in the soil? I saw you replied to someone that mulch has bunch of wood. What negative effect can wood have in the soil? Thanks!

[@JimPutnam]

It ties up nitrogen when it's buried and can yellow your plants. It corrects itself eventually though so no long term damage probably.

[@kristymarie6065]

Thank you! Great video! New subscriber here!!!

[@MoonLightOnWater1]

I think my encore Azaleas are getting too much sun, though they can get full sun🤷🏽‍♀️

[@anariley2981]

Can I planting azaleas Las Vegas NV?

[@jennyshi3239]

Where can buy pine bark?

[@hasmukhpatel7972]

Thanks

[@jennetteojeda5792]

💙👍🏻💙

[@cards06champs]

Nice video Jim! Are these ok to plant near the house and in parcel shade?

[@JimPutnam]

Near the house for sure. They need some direct sun for sure. If you have a place with around 6 hours that would be ideal.

[@littlebrownP]

So that's why my Encore didn't thrive last year I have it on the shade side of my house. Can I go ahead and transplant on the sunny side in my flowerbed now? I'm in zone 8b Hampton Va. Btw thanks for all your videos for this zone area.

[@JimPutnam]

@@littlebrownP Yes, for sure. I would.

[@ryantheentrepreneur4040]

Anything for zones 4-5 like these? Thanks

[@JimPutnam]

Rhododendrons are going to be your friend. Azaleas are related,but less cold hardy.

[@ryantheentrepreneur4040]

HortTube with Jim Putnam Thanks!

[@carmenbailey8209]

👍❤️😊

[@mayaportland8805]

Isn't mulch actually just compost? So why not add to the hole to help the richness of the soil? Why buy expensive compost when mulch is very cheap?

[@JimPutnam]

The wood in the mulch will rot if buried under soil. It needs air to break down.

[@leewhaley552]

A person once referred to these as gas station plants. Sorry but I tend to agree

[@paxxmortis]

So you plant it the same way you plant any plant. 😂

[@elmerfudpucker5387]

I pity anyone not smart enough to get a shovel, dig the hole, take the plant out of the container, put it in the hole and water the plant