Azelias
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R.V.R. Farris on Aug 04, 2013What type of azalea are these? They look unfamiliar to me. They look like altheas, or rose of Sharon.Helpful Reply
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The Garden Frog with C Renee on Aug 04, 2013I believe they are Rose of Sharon (or Althea) which should start blooming for you soon if there are buds. I would just cut out dead wood now. You prune these for shape in early winter and they really do not like to be pruned. In your zone they can get up to 8' tall. Here in the south~VA mine is well over 9' now and loaded with blooms after 5 years. They love sun and heat and are late summer and fall bloomers. Now another rule of thumb is the 3rd year it will grow. 2nd year it has hopefully set roots and will grow and bloom a little bit. 1st year when you plant it will usually do nothing but sit there.Helpful Reply
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Vickie G on Aug 04, 2013Yes they are Rose of Sharon..they bloomed in '11 and '12 and are getting ready to bloom soon. I am just concerned cuz they didn't leaf till late spring and some of the branches never did. So, you think I should cut off the 'dead' wood now and then trim late in fall? Do I cut these down all the way in fall or spring or do I just shape? Bushes are new to me so I want to do it right. Thanks so much.Helpful Reply
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The Garden Frog with C Renee on Aug 05, 2013Only cut the dead wood out. Only prune if you want to shape because pruning often times cuts down on blooms. However, from the pics I would not prune at all for several years and do not worry it will start growing next season!Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Aug 05, 2013And Rose of Sharon is always late to leaf out, so you'll just have to get used to that.Helpful Reply
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Leona G on Aug 06, 2013I would prune out the dead but wait till spring to do any hard pruning and then if you have a hard winter you can prune the damage branches as well as shape the bush. Pruning to hard now would make the brush flush and have possible more winter damage. Good luckHelpful Reply
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Kathy on Aug 06, 2013You mat also want to feed them. Coffee grounds work great.Helpful Reply
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Cheryl Blanchette on Aug 06, 2013Rose of Sharon are heavy feeders, Black cow or some other manure would be great. Don't let the dogs eat it though.Helpful Reply
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Vickie G on Aug 07, 2013Thank you, everyone for your input. I tend to be an impatient and worry gardener. Noticed yesterday that one is now starting to bloom. Soo excited. I love these bushes, that's why I was so worried. Thanks again.Helpful Reply
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