check out www.ihadadreamlastnight.com and look my name up and my dreams posted and tell me what you think, im under Miss Fortunes but I want to tyope in someone else, Azalea, and see what kind of dreams they have posted. cant we search someone elses name?
Ihadadreamlastnight.com i want to look at someone elses blogs named Azalea. my dream name is Miss Fortunes?
i dont%26#039; know try dream journal .com
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Sunday, April 12, 2009
Where can I get a true orange rhododendron - not an azalea? Ive tried a few places but it's not real organge.
I%26#039;ve seen orange rhodis advertised for sale but the color is either yellowish or salmon. I want to get this plant for my wife - she SWEARS she%26#039;s seen a true orange rhodi, not an azalea. So far, no luck!!!
Where can I get a true orange rhododendron - not an azalea? Ive tried a few places but it%26#039;s not real organge.
Wow, I found a page you are gonna LOVE...it had tons of results for an orange flowered rhodie...http://www.rhododendron.org/search_intro...
I didn%26#039;t run the search specifically for which ones will grow in your area, since I don%26#039;t know your planting zone, but you can input all the data you like on the page I linked for you, and see what you come up with!
Sounds like fun....
Happy Gardening!
Reply:I own a garden center and we sell an orange pjm deciduous azealea that is not the same as a regular azealea. It is a very bright orange. Perhaps this is what she is thinking of.
Reply:Maybe search the net. If you know someone with one, take cuttings, you%26#039;ll end up with exactly the same plant
Reply:Rhododendrons are mostly found in the Himalayas region in plenty. If you visit India, please go to Uttarkashi via Mussourie,(in UP) and on your way to Yamunotri, at Barkot and Hanuman Chatti, you will find thousands of all types of these plant grown in the both the sides of the hill and also near the river bed. These are not grown by any one. You can also get sugar syrups made from the leaves of these flowers. The flowers are called %26quot;Burance%26quot; in Indian Hindi language of the region. These syrups are supposed to lower blood pressures and generate coolness in the human bodies during thwe summer months. If u really want to enjoy these flowers and its properties, please visit India.Free Flowers.
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Where can I get a true orange rhododendron - not an azalea? Ive tried a few places but it%26#039;s not real organge.
Wow, I found a page you are gonna LOVE...it had tons of results for an orange flowered rhodie...http://www.rhododendron.org/search_intro...
I didn%26#039;t run the search specifically for which ones will grow in your area, since I don%26#039;t know your planting zone, but you can input all the data you like on the page I linked for you, and see what you come up with!
Sounds like fun....
Happy Gardening!
Reply:I own a garden center and we sell an orange pjm deciduous azealea that is not the same as a regular azealea. It is a very bright orange. Perhaps this is what she is thinking of.
Reply:Maybe search the net. If you know someone with one, take cuttings, you%26#039;ll end up with exactly the same plant
Reply:Rhododendrons are mostly found in the Himalayas region in plenty. If you visit India, please go to Uttarkashi via Mussourie,(in UP) and on your way to Yamunotri, at Barkot and Hanuman Chatti, you will find thousands of all types of these plant grown in the both the sides of the hill and also near the river bed. These are not grown by any one. You can also get sugar syrups made from the leaves of these flowers. The flowers are called %26quot;Burance%26quot; in Indian Hindi language of the region. These syrups are supposed to lower blood pressures and generate coolness in the human bodies during thwe summer months. If u really want to enjoy these flowers and its properties, please visit India.Free Flowers.
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Help needed! I planted some annual flowers and some Azalea bush's?
The flowers look like they are trying for dear life to survive and the Azalea bush%26#039;s too. On of the bush%26#039;s is 3/4 dead and the others are kind of browning too. I planted them all in the ground and made sure they were right for the Sun they would get out in the yard. I have mulch all around all of them and Water the every day just about.
Why are they dying and what can I do?
Help needed! I planted some annual flowers and some Azalea bush%26#039;s?
I don%26#039;t know where you live, but I lived in Southern Calif. for 40 yrs (concrete %26amp; rocks) and now live north of Dallas (wet, sticky clay)... I%26#039;ve always had to put decent soil into the hole with the plants (I use Miracle-Gro), and a handful of plant fertilizer. In Texas, I throw a little pea gravel in the bottom too, so it drains better...... so, you might need to amend your soil. Azaleas like acid, so try some Miracle-Gro for acid-loving plants too (gardenias, hydrangeas too)
Reply:Planting out shocks the system.
Did you shade them from sunlight when you planted them?
Did you protect them from early morning frosts?
(don%26#039;t know where you are, but here in Blighty you will still get early morning frosts).
Azaleas like acid soils.
Are you watering too much? (Feel the soil, is it sodden?)
Check for pests, ants seem to love my azaleas.
Reply:Azaleas should be in dappled shade, not full sun. Not knowing what type of flowers you grew I can%26#039;t help with that.
Reply:are Southern signature plants in South Carolina landscapes. Numerous azalea species, hybrids and cultivars, either native to this area or hailing from the Orient, can be grown here, with bloom times ranging from early spring to midsummer. The newly released Encore™ series of azaleas offer blooms twice a year, in the spring and again in the fall. Azaleas are classified in the genus Rhododendron.
In order for azaleas to have healthy, vigorous growth, it is important to understand the impact of cultural and environmental factors on this plant. Choosing the proper planting location and using good planting methods and cultural practices are critical in providing the best conditions for optimum plant growth. For more information on the beginning steps to a healthy azalea, refer to Azalea Planting, HGIC 1058.
EXPOSURE
Azaleas prefer cool, partially shaded sites, such as the filtered shade of pine trees. Azaleas planted beneath hardwoods with shallower roots must compete with these trees for nutrients and water. If placed in the right location, however, they can do well on these sites. Although some varieties tolerate sun better than others, they all prefer an area that is not exposed to long periods of hot full sun and drying winds. Flowers last longer when plants are partially shaded. Azaleas exposed to full sun are more susceptible to lace bugs. Early morning sun exposure after a hard freeze may cause cold injury. Do not plant azaleas in heavy shade as poor flowering and weak growth result.
SOIL
Azaleas are shallow-rooted plants that are easily damaged by excessive soil moisture. They grow best in acid (4.5 to 6.0 pH), well-drained, organic soils. Before planting, have the soil tested and adjust the pH according to soil test results.
Azaleas located in poorly drained sites do not receive the oxygen required for healthy growth and often develop root rot diseases. When planting in poorly drained areas, add composted pine bark to as large an area as possible, and plant the root ball higher than ground level.
MULCHING
A 2- to 3-inch layer of organic mulch is very important. It conserves soil moisture, maintains soil temperature and helps discourage weeds. There are many materials available suitable for mulching. Pine straw, composted pine bark and leaves work very well, enriching the soil with organic matter as they decompose. Keep the mulch a couple of inches away from the main stem to keep the bark dry and extend it beyond the outermost branches.
WATERING
Azaleas are shallow-rooted plants and require irrigation during dry periods. This is especially true of those planted in the spring. Azaleas planted in warm weather in sandy soils may require watering of the root mass twice a week during the first year.
To determine when to water, pull back a small area of mulch near the base of the plant and check the moisture level of the root ball and surrounding soil. If the top few inches of soil feels dry, wet the soil deeply, to at least a depth of 6 to 8 inches.
Use soaker hoses or drip irrigation to slowly water the base of the plants. Overhead irrigation may promote disease.
Azaleas in waterlogged soils will decline and are susceptible to root rot diseases. It is important to reach a balance of regular, deep watering and good drainage to promote a healthy plant.
FERTILIZING
Azaleas have low nutritional requirements compared to other shrubs. A soil amended with organic matter prior to planting followed by a mulch of compost, shredded leaves, pine straw or other organic material will usually provide sufficient nutrients for adequate growth.
Before fertilizing, have a specific reason for doing so, such as increasing growth rate or correcting a nutrient deficiency. A nutrient deficiency can be exhibited by a number of symptoms including stunted growth, smaller than normal leaves, light green to yellowish leaf color and early leaf drop. Be aware that these same symptoms can be caused by other problems such as heavily compacted soil; stresses from insects, disease organisms and weeds; and excessively wet or dry soil. Fertilization will not correct those problems, so be certain that you know the cause of the symptoms and treat them appropriately.
Having your soil tested is one way to determine if applying fertilizer will benefit your azaleas. Information on soil testing is available in HGIC 1652, Soil Testing.
Most fertilizer recommendations are based on nitrogen, which is an important element in plant growth and often the one that is most likely deficient in the soil. Apply 1 pound of actual nitrogen per thousand square feet of root spread area. Up to 2 pounds can be applied with a slow-release fertilizer. In the absence of a soil test use a complete fertilizer with a ratio of 3:1:2 or 3:1:3, such as 12-4-8 or 15-5-15.
Apply fertilizer to the azalea’s root zone area (area occupied by nutrient and water-absorbing roots) which can extend beyond the drip line or outer-most branches. According to research findings, a shrub’s roots can extend three times the distance from its center to the outermost branches. So, if the distance from the center of the azalea to the outer-most branches is 2 feet, the feeder roots can extend an additional 4 feet beyond the drip line. To visualize the area to be fertilized, imagine the azalea as the center point of a circle with a 6-foot radius (the %26quot;root radius%26quot;). Trace the outer edge of the root zone area.
Since most azalea roots are located in the top foot of soil, surface application of the fertilizer is adequate. Evenly broadcast the fertilizer with a handheld spreader or a rotary or cyclone spreader over the root zone area. Sweep any fertilizer off the branches and water afterwards to make the nutrients available to the roots
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Why are they dying and what can I do?
Help needed! I planted some annual flowers and some Azalea bush%26#039;s?
I don%26#039;t know where you live, but I lived in Southern Calif. for 40 yrs (concrete %26amp; rocks) and now live north of Dallas (wet, sticky clay)... I%26#039;ve always had to put decent soil into the hole with the plants (I use Miracle-Gro), and a handful of plant fertilizer. In Texas, I throw a little pea gravel in the bottom too, so it drains better...... so, you might need to amend your soil. Azaleas like acid, so try some Miracle-Gro for acid-loving plants too (gardenias, hydrangeas too)
Reply:Planting out shocks the system.
Did you shade them from sunlight when you planted them?
Did you protect them from early morning frosts?
(don%26#039;t know where you are, but here in Blighty you will still get early morning frosts).
Azaleas like acid soils.
Are you watering too much? (Feel the soil, is it sodden?)
Check for pests, ants seem to love my azaleas.
Reply:Azaleas should be in dappled shade, not full sun. Not knowing what type of flowers you grew I can%26#039;t help with that.
Reply:are Southern signature plants in South Carolina landscapes. Numerous azalea species, hybrids and cultivars, either native to this area or hailing from the Orient, can be grown here, with bloom times ranging from early spring to midsummer. The newly released Encore™ series of azaleas offer blooms twice a year, in the spring and again in the fall. Azaleas are classified in the genus Rhododendron.
In order for azaleas to have healthy, vigorous growth, it is important to understand the impact of cultural and environmental factors on this plant. Choosing the proper planting location and using good planting methods and cultural practices are critical in providing the best conditions for optimum plant growth. For more information on the beginning steps to a healthy azalea, refer to Azalea Planting, HGIC 1058.
EXPOSURE
Azaleas prefer cool, partially shaded sites, such as the filtered shade of pine trees. Azaleas planted beneath hardwoods with shallower roots must compete with these trees for nutrients and water. If placed in the right location, however, they can do well on these sites. Although some varieties tolerate sun better than others, they all prefer an area that is not exposed to long periods of hot full sun and drying winds. Flowers last longer when plants are partially shaded. Azaleas exposed to full sun are more susceptible to lace bugs. Early morning sun exposure after a hard freeze may cause cold injury. Do not plant azaleas in heavy shade as poor flowering and weak growth result.
SOIL
Azaleas are shallow-rooted plants that are easily damaged by excessive soil moisture. They grow best in acid (4.5 to 6.0 pH), well-drained, organic soils. Before planting, have the soil tested and adjust the pH according to soil test results.
Azaleas located in poorly drained sites do not receive the oxygen required for healthy growth and often develop root rot diseases. When planting in poorly drained areas, add composted pine bark to as large an area as possible, and plant the root ball higher than ground level.
MULCHING
A 2- to 3-inch layer of organic mulch is very important. It conserves soil moisture, maintains soil temperature and helps discourage weeds. There are many materials available suitable for mulching. Pine straw, composted pine bark and leaves work very well, enriching the soil with organic matter as they decompose. Keep the mulch a couple of inches away from the main stem to keep the bark dry and extend it beyond the outermost branches.
WATERING
Azaleas are shallow-rooted plants and require irrigation during dry periods. This is especially true of those planted in the spring. Azaleas planted in warm weather in sandy soils may require watering of the root mass twice a week during the first year.
To determine when to water, pull back a small area of mulch near the base of the plant and check the moisture level of the root ball and surrounding soil. If the top few inches of soil feels dry, wet the soil deeply, to at least a depth of 6 to 8 inches.
Use soaker hoses or drip irrigation to slowly water the base of the plants. Overhead irrigation may promote disease.
Azaleas in waterlogged soils will decline and are susceptible to root rot diseases. It is important to reach a balance of regular, deep watering and good drainage to promote a healthy plant.
FERTILIZING
Azaleas have low nutritional requirements compared to other shrubs. A soil amended with organic matter prior to planting followed by a mulch of compost, shredded leaves, pine straw or other organic material will usually provide sufficient nutrients for adequate growth.
Before fertilizing, have a specific reason for doing so, such as increasing growth rate or correcting a nutrient deficiency. A nutrient deficiency can be exhibited by a number of symptoms including stunted growth, smaller than normal leaves, light green to yellowish leaf color and early leaf drop. Be aware that these same symptoms can be caused by other problems such as heavily compacted soil; stresses from insects, disease organisms and weeds; and excessively wet or dry soil. Fertilization will not correct those problems, so be certain that you know the cause of the symptoms and treat them appropriately.
Having your soil tested is one way to determine if applying fertilizer will benefit your azaleas. Information on soil testing is available in HGIC 1652, Soil Testing.
Most fertilizer recommendations are based on nitrogen, which is an important element in plant growth and often the one that is most likely deficient in the soil. Apply 1 pound of actual nitrogen per thousand square feet of root spread area. Up to 2 pounds can be applied with a slow-release fertilizer. In the absence of a soil test use a complete fertilizer with a ratio of 3:1:2 or 3:1:3, such as 12-4-8 or 15-5-15.
Apply fertilizer to the azalea’s root zone area (area occupied by nutrient and water-absorbing roots) which can extend beyond the drip line or outer-most branches. According to research findings, a shrub’s roots can extend three times the distance from its center to the outermost branches. So, if the distance from the center of the azalea to the outer-most branches is 2 feet, the feeder roots can extend an additional 4 feet beyond the drip line. To visualize the area to be fertilized, imagine the azalea as the center point of a circle with a 6-foot radius (the %26quot;root radius%26quot;). Trace the outer edge of the root zone area.
Since most azalea roots are located in the top foot of soil, surface application of the fertilizer is adequate. Evenly broadcast the fertilizer with a handheld spreader or a rotary or cyclone spreader over the root zone area. Sweep any fertilizer off the branches and water afterwards to make the nutrients available to the roots
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How do i keep bees away from my azalea bushes?
bees seem to love my azalea bushes but the bees are making it to where we cant walk past the bushes without being attacked
How do i keep bees away from my azalea bushes?
after the bloom is done this year, cut them back dramatically so they won%26#039;t be so close to the walkway next year... or relocate them..... there%26#039;s no call to hurt the bees.... we need %26#039;em, bad!!.....
now, if they%26#039;re actually HORNETS/WASPS and they have nest underground where your azaleas are, then that%26#039;s a whole different ball of wax!!.... report back when you know for sure what kind of flying thing you have and we%26#039;ll help if there%26#039;s wasps to deal with....
Reply:You shouldn%26#039;t have any trouble with bees by just walking by. make sure you dint swat at them or in some other way threaten them. Exception might be if they are African bees as they are much more aggressive
Reply:Let them alone, they are feeding on the nectar. Bee populations are down over 70% across the US, so if you have bees you are lucky. I haven%26#039;t seen any bees in my yard in the past 2 years, and my garden certainly was not as good
Reply:If they aren%26#039;t stinging you I would leave them alone. If they are stinging your family and someone is allergic to bee stings then try spreading sevin dust on the bushes. It may kill any bees it touches and keep them from returning while the dust lasts. Downside is your azaleas will look like it snowed on them for a while and if you spread while the bees are present you%26#039;re going to make them angry. Try spreading it on the shrubs after sundown when the bees are sleeping and it should take care of your problem.
Reply:Bees are good for your bushes and will not attack unless provoked. Why not try resisting the urge to provoke them. If you really hate bees that much then try hairspray and a lighter. The flames will send them packing.
Reply:Are they at the front entrance? If so use the back for coming and going, the flowers are only going to have so much pollen and then the bees will leave
Reply:You are lucky to have the bees and I don%26#039;t see why they bother you?
Reply:You should get a chair and watch them on the flowers. Look at nature and enjoy it, not kill it.
We all need bees for our food.
The bees are just going for the nectar and pollen and have no interest in stinging you.
Edit: You may not have been stung by the bees but it looks like the answers stung you good. LOL
Reply:Have you been stung by them? I can%26#039;t understand why you would want to get rid of bees. They%26#039;re quite harmless and only sting as a last resort because they know that when they sting you it ripps their guts out and they die a slow horrible death.
Why not just watch them and appreciate them for what they are.
A guy up the road from me keeps bees and has no fear of handling them without a suit. You should watch him. He gave away all the honey they produced last year. He was very popular, it was delicious!
Reply:Leave them alone and they will leave your alone. Remember the azaleas will only be blooming for a few weeks and then the problem will go away.
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How do i keep bees away from my azalea bushes?
after the bloom is done this year, cut them back dramatically so they won%26#039;t be so close to the walkway next year... or relocate them..... there%26#039;s no call to hurt the bees.... we need %26#039;em, bad!!.....
now, if they%26#039;re actually HORNETS/WASPS and they have nest underground where your azaleas are, then that%26#039;s a whole different ball of wax!!.... report back when you know for sure what kind of flying thing you have and we%26#039;ll help if there%26#039;s wasps to deal with....
Reply:You shouldn%26#039;t have any trouble with bees by just walking by. make sure you dint swat at them or in some other way threaten them. Exception might be if they are African bees as they are much more aggressive
Reply:Let them alone, they are feeding on the nectar. Bee populations are down over 70% across the US, so if you have bees you are lucky. I haven%26#039;t seen any bees in my yard in the past 2 years, and my garden certainly was not as good
Reply:If they aren%26#039;t stinging you I would leave them alone. If they are stinging your family and someone is allergic to bee stings then try spreading sevin dust on the bushes. It may kill any bees it touches and keep them from returning while the dust lasts. Downside is your azaleas will look like it snowed on them for a while and if you spread while the bees are present you%26#039;re going to make them angry. Try spreading it on the shrubs after sundown when the bees are sleeping and it should take care of your problem.
Reply:Bees are good for your bushes and will not attack unless provoked. Why not try resisting the urge to provoke them. If you really hate bees that much then try hairspray and a lighter. The flames will send them packing.
Reply:Are they at the front entrance? If so use the back for coming and going, the flowers are only going to have so much pollen and then the bees will leave
Reply:You are lucky to have the bees and I don%26#039;t see why they bother you?
Reply:You should get a chair and watch them on the flowers. Look at nature and enjoy it, not kill it.
We all need bees for our food.
The bees are just going for the nectar and pollen and have no interest in stinging you.
Edit: You may not have been stung by the bees but it looks like the answers stung you good. LOL
Reply:Have you been stung by them? I can%26#039;t understand why you would want to get rid of bees. They%26#039;re quite harmless and only sting as a last resort because they know that when they sting you it ripps their guts out and they die a slow horrible death.
Why not just watch them and appreciate them for what they are.
A guy up the road from me keeps bees and has no fear of handling them without a suit. You should watch him. He gave away all the honey they produced last year. He was very popular, it was delicious!
Reply:Leave them alone and they will leave your alone. Remember the azaleas will only be blooming for a few weeks and then the problem will go away.
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What flowers would work well around an azalea bush?
I%26#039;m in zone 7b. I%26#039;m planting the azalea in partial sun/shade. They would have to be nonpoisonist to animals as well.
What flowers would work well around an azalea bush?
Pulmonaria and Erythroniums look good underneath but my favourite is Cyclamen the leaves are as pretty as the flowers.
http://www.humeseeds.com/efcycl.htm
Reply:I have hosta, columbines and wood hyacinths around mine....
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What flowers would work well around an azalea bush?
Pulmonaria and Erythroniums look good underneath but my favourite is Cyclamen the leaves are as pretty as the flowers.
http://www.humeseeds.com/efcycl.htm
Reply:I have hosta, columbines and wood hyacinths around mine....
beauty
My puppy is urinating on my azalea bush.?
Sampson, my chi-weenie, has recently learned to hike up his leg and pee. His target has become my azalea bush, I have 4, but he chooses the same one over and over. My plant is dying. Is there something I can put on the plant to counter-act the nitrogen in his urine? Or , How do I keep him from urinating on the bush? I live in the country so he gets free time outside by himself to play in the evenings so I am not with him when he urinates.
My puppy is urinating on my azalea bush.?
One possible solution is to mix baking soda in his drinking water to neutralize the acidity. There are also chemicals that can be purchased at pet stores that act as repellents to keep animals away from certain areas. Spray all the bushes, but remember that he is going to go %26#039;someplace%26quot; so put a post in the ground, and teach him to use it!
Reply:try sprinkling cayenne pepper around ur bush....that should work..
Reply:Dont worry about it azaleas love the ph in urine. you bush is dying because the blooming season is over.
Reply:theres a spray that you can buy to spray areas to keep animals away from certain areas at the pet store
Reply:All you have to do is just say no..and teach him that he can%26#039;t pee on the plants...if that doesn%26#039;t work then get a newspaper..until he learns to pee somewhere else
Reply:He%26#039;s decided that is his territorial marking spot.
Yes there are sprays for redirecting the animal.
You can also walk out with him on a leash and redirect him to another spot of your choosing. Praise him for going there and give a treat (Just like training for anything else). Eventually he%26#039;ll avoid the bush and go where you want him to.
beauty
My puppy is urinating on my azalea bush.?
One possible solution is to mix baking soda in his drinking water to neutralize the acidity. There are also chemicals that can be purchased at pet stores that act as repellents to keep animals away from certain areas. Spray all the bushes, but remember that he is going to go %26#039;someplace%26quot; so put a post in the ground, and teach him to use it!
Reply:try sprinkling cayenne pepper around ur bush....that should work..
Reply:Dont worry about it azaleas love the ph in urine. you bush is dying because the blooming season is over.
Reply:theres a spray that you can buy to spray areas to keep animals away from certain areas at the pet store
Reply:All you have to do is just say no..and teach him that he can%26#039;t pee on the plants...if that doesn%26#039;t work then get a newspaper..until he learns to pee somewhere else
Reply:He%26#039;s decided that is his territorial marking spot.
Yes there are sprays for redirecting the animal.
You can also walk out with him on a leash and redirect him to another spot of your choosing. Praise him for going there and give a treat (Just like training for anything else). Eventually he%26#039;ll avoid the bush and go where you want him to.
beauty
What's the best hedge-type Azalea?
I live in zone 9b and I%26#039;d like to add a four foot azalea hedge to my landscape. Dense leaves and multi-season blooming would be a plus.
What%26#039;s the best hedge-type Azalea?
Azaleas only bloom once a yr. So, the rest of the year you would have the green hedge. If you want hedge only you may want to consider boxwood, much cheaper and not any blooms but very dense and can be trimmed any way you want them. Azaleas are more decorative, slower growing and aren%26#039;t really all that dense. They are more of an ornamental shrub, though they are beautiful. If you have a large area consider putting them in as accents.
Reply:Azaleas are not meant to be hedges. By trimming them all the time you will not get good flowers if any.
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What%26#039;s the best hedge-type Azalea?
Azaleas only bloom once a yr. So, the rest of the year you would have the green hedge. If you want hedge only you may want to consider boxwood, much cheaper and not any blooms but very dense and can be trimmed any way you want them. Azaleas are more decorative, slower growing and aren%26#039;t really all that dense. They are more of an ornamental shrub, though they are beautiful. If you have a large area consider putting them in as accents.
Reply:Azaleas are not meant to be hedges. By trimming them all the time you will not get good flowers if any.
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