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dbibb Ocean Springs, MS(Zone 9a) Jun 09, 2006

Is it really too late to prune azealas now? I have several that look really bad and I would like to shape them up some.

Thanks for all your help.

Dee

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escambiaguy Atmore, AL(Zone 8b) Jun 09, 2006

I usually trim mine right after they get finished flowering. So i'm assured flowers next year. I don't know if they have set the new buds yet or not. Maybe someone else will know.

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raisedbedbob Walkerton, VA(Zone 7a) Jun 09, 2006

The rule of thumb up here is to prune no later than the Fourth of July. I suspect you could extend that date down where you are.

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dbibb Ocean Springs, MS(Zone 9a) Jun 09, 2006

Thanks for the help. They are getting pruned now. They just do not look like I want them to look.

Dee

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bigcityal Appleton, WI(Zone 5a) Jun 09, 2006

I wish mine grew enough to prune - they only grow 3-4 inches a year here.

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yardqueen1948 Emory, TX(Zone 8a) Jun 09, 2006

In Texas they set buds in August. I have a question, too. How long do Azaleas live? I have had mine eighteen years and some of them have died recently. The ones that are living are getting scragly looking. I don't know if it was due to our dry spell this spring or if they are just getting too old.

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escambiaguy Atmore, AL(Zone 8b) Jun 10, 2006

Some of mine were planted when the house was built in '73, and others were already here before that.

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MollieB55 Landrum, SC(Zone 7b) Jul 08, 2006

dbibb,
The azaleas will bloom on the new growth next year. I am in upstate SC. It is July 8th and I still have several to cut back. The previous owners planted a type that grows huge right up next to the house and front porch so I prune every year. I usually do it as soon as they finish blooming but could not do that this year. At any rate, I have pruned later than this and they have still bloomed profusely. They are very old, well established plants. This will be my last year for pruning them. I am getting as many cutting off then as I can and then out they come. They are far too large to be within 18 inches of the house. At any rate, I would think that you would have no problem with them blooming since your growing season is a little longer than mine.

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dbibb Ocean Springs, MS(Zone 9a) Jul 08, 2006

MollieB...Thanks.

Due to the heat back in June, they did not get pruned back. But it has been cooler here now and since you've told me this, they will get it.

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MollieB55 Landrum, SC(Zone 7b) Jul 09, 2006

I know what you mean about the heat! We have had either heat or rain (which we desparately need) but it is one reason I am running late this year.

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