What is this ?

Kelly
by Kelly
what is this and wen and how can I cut it back so I can paint my exterior house I live in Alabama
  8 answers
  • Mae Garrels Mae Garrels on Sep 12, 2017

    This looks like a flower garden to me!!! What plant specifically are you referring to? The one with the red blooms (that is a bottle brush) or the one with the dark green leaves behind it? Not clear enough to tell what it is.

  • G G on Sep 12, 2017

    They kind of look like Korean Azaleas. Google that and check out the images.

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Sep 13, 2017

    Don't cut them back work around and in between and behind them, they are great, you would spoil the garden if you do.....

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    • Ztm22661158 Ztm22661158 on Sep 13, 2017

      the Azaleas only cut back after they bloom , early spring. Roses cut back early spring to,


  • 1240839 1240839 on Sep 13, 2017

    shrubs against house look like privet. Gently lasso and pull away from house while painting, or remove completely.

  • Marge Diedrich Amick Marge Diedrich Amick on Sep 13, 2017

    They are definitely azaleas with the blooms. The tall bushes in the back, don't know.

  • Marge Diedrich Amick Marge Diedrich Amick on Sep 13, 2017

    You can trim the azaleas but they are much prettier if you let them mix together.

  • Christine Christine on Sep 13, 2017

    I agree with Marge, they are azaleas. I have had them for years! You can cut them back & you can even shape them. Depending on where you live and what driving they are. I have two different varieties. I wait till they are finished blooming and then I cut them back. They come back very strong and beautiful.

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    • Bettie Bettie on Sep 13, 2017

      If you cut them back now you will cut spring blooms off.. they are already budding! Just cover them with an old sheet or something.

  • Christine Christine on Sep 13, 2017

    That was supposed to say depending on where you live and what variety they are.