Replanting azaleas
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Melissa G
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I have found what look like miniature (?) azaleas planted in strange places in the garden of our new home. They've all been neglected and one is close to dying. When can I replant them -- do I have to wait until after they flower?
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Can u post a photo?
Faidra at CA Global Inc
on Feb 04, 2012
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A photo would help, as would a soil test. The University of Georgia offers soil tests, and they can help you improve your soil either in your current site or in the site where you want to move these guys.
3po3
on Feb 04, 2012
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They sound like Gumpo Azaleas, bloom in May, but who knows this year. You can dig them up now. Just amend the soil 50/50 with Natures Helper and the good old existing Georgia clay. Azaleas like well draining, organic soil, You couls also use 1/3 Nature's Helper, 1/3 existing soil, 1/3 mushroom compost. It is also a good idea to add a root stimulater like Upstart to help the roots regain establishment. I don't like the generic Nature's Helper at Lowes. Water well. Later on you can add Miracid to help acidify the soil a few times throughout the year.
Flowerscapes Garden Design & Landscaping
on Feb 05, 2012
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Unless you live in Fort Collins, CO.
Flowerscapes Garden Design & Landscaping
on Feb 05, 2012
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And make sure to move them to a place where they will be happier. That means moist but well-drained soil, acidic soil and filtered shade, or morning sun and afternoon shade. I've moved plenty of near-dead plants that bounced back. Good luck!
Douglas Hunt
on Feb 05, 2012
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I'll take a picture today and post it -- thanks. And I think we definitely need a soil test.
Melissa G
on Feb 05, 2012
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Yeah, I don't think you can dig up anything right now in Fort Collins, CO. First of all, you'd have to dig through a few inches of snow, then make your way through frozen soil
3po3
on Feb 05, 2012
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Here are pictures. You can see it next to the nandinas by our mailbox, but we have a few more of them in random places in the garden. Are these miniature azaleas? (Also, you can see the Georgia red clay in the photo. That's a result of our sewer line having been replaced... there was no regard for the soil when they filled it back in. Amending that is another project for us to tackle.)
Melissa G
on Feb 06, 2012
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Hey Melissa, what is that vining around your mailbox?
Teresa D
on Feb 06, 2012
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It looks like an azalea leaf to me but more rounded than a Gumpo. Check out the closeup on this link with your plant: http://www.ag.auburn.edu/hort/landscape/dbpages/268.html If it's any kind of azalea, they're definitely in too much sun.
Douglas Hunt
on Feb 06, 2012
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Teresa -- yes, it is a vine. I found it buried in the pinestraw right there so I detangled it and wrapped it around the post. No idea what it is, though. I've found it in other parts of the garden as well. Wondering if I'll see it flower this spring or summer. Douglas -- thanks for the link. Maybe I'll bring a sprig to the nursery and see if they can ID it.
Melissa G
on Feb 06, 2012
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I just went to the nursery and found out they are gardenias! So pleased as that's' one of my favorite fragrances. I was told I can replant them any time.
Melissa G
on Feb 07, 2012
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Oh, and the vine may be jasmine. Another one of my favorites.
Melissa G
on Feb 07, 2012
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I would never have guessed gardenia from the photo, but I'm glad you have an answer and I know you're going to have happier plants in your future.
Douglas Hunt
on Feb 08, 2012
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I AGREE WITH DOUGLAS ..........NEVER WOULD HAVE GUESSED GARDENIAS , WHICH I HAVE AND THE LEAVES DON'T LOOK ANYTHING LIKE THIS PHOTO . I HAVE SEVERAL MRS . G.G. GERBING [WHITE] SOUTHERN INDICA AZALEAS THAT HAVE LEAVES SIMILIAR TO THE PHOTO . IF , BY CHANCE , THEY ARE INDICA AZALEAS .....HAVE PLENTY OF SPACE BETWEN THEM ARE OTHER PLANTS . I PLANTED MINE 4' APART AND THEY HAVE GROWN TOGETHER !
David S
on Feb 08, 2012
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Well, I guess we'll confirm what they are after they flower!
Melissa G
on Feb 09, 2012
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AFTER LOOKING AT THE PHOTO REAL CLOSE , I SEE FLOWER BUDS THAT SURE LOOK LIKE AN AZALEA .
David S
on Feb 09, 2012
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Thanks, David -- I'll let everyone know what they are once they show their flowers.
Melissa G
on Feb 10, 2012
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Douglas H, thanks for the link! I went through the site a bit and it is very helpful.
Flowerscapes Garden Design & Landscaping
on Mar 11, 2012
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Azaleas are fairly hardy. I replanted mine in the spring before they bloomed, but the fall would also work.
Kelly S
on Apr 07, 2012
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