When to Prune Azalea
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Right after they finish blooming is generally the best time to prune them.
That's a very nice one you have there.
That's a very nice one you have there.
Thank you! Do you think I'm a little too late in the season then?
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Not at all. They are slower than normal children. They like ammonium sulfate.
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I look at pruning sort of like surgery...i.e. if its cosmetic/elective then wait until the timing is perfect but if it is necessary such as getting too close to the house, then do the prune.
Great advice all around. Thank you. She (the azalea) has had a problem with lacewings in the past. She looks better this year, but should I just keep applying neem oil?