What's your question? Ask

Azalea Plants

Q.Deadheading Azaleas

Anonymous added on April 13, 2012 | Answered

I planted a small azalea plant. It was in bloom at the time. We are in central Florida, Lakeland to be exact. It is planted where it will be in shade part of the day. We did not test the soil, but a geranium does well there. The pretty pink blossoms have all become a rusty color and are dry. Should I deadhead them, and if so, where on the stem should they be deadheaded?

A.Answers to this queston: Add Answer
Nikki
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on April 14, 2012

Wait after blooming has stopped before pruning your azaleas. This article may help you if you have not read it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/pruning-azaleas.htm

Also, the plant may have rust. This article will help you with your rust problem: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/learn-about-plant-rust-disease-and-rust-treatment.htm

Was this answer useful?
00

Log in or sign up to help answer this question.

Did you find this helpful? Share it with your friends!

You must be logged into your account to answer a question.

If you don't have an account sign up for an account now.

Looking for more?
here are more questions about...
Azalea Plants
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!

Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert

OK