Suggestions for azalea plant that looks unwell?

Dlucadou
by Dlucadou
I HAVE A LARGE AZALEA THAT DOESN'T LOOK WELL EVEN THOUGH I HAVE SPRAYED IT FOR PESTS, ADDED PLANT FOOD AND GOOD SOIL. WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?

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  • Vimarhonor Vimarhonor on Mar 19, 2018


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    • Dlucadou Dlucadou on Mar 20, 2018

      Thanks, I will contact someone from my local Cooperative Extension.

  • Jcraw Jcraw on Mar 19, 2018

    cut it back a bit now, and somewhst ruthlessly after it’s blooming season.

    • Dlucadou Dlucadou on Mar 20, 2018

      Great, I will do that. Unfortunately, it's the only azalea plant that has not yet bloomed.

  • 2dogal 2dogal on Mar 19, 2018

    Azaleas need an acidic soil....

    • Dlucadou Dlucadou on Mar 20, 2018

      Thank you for that information. I added Miracle Grow Garden soil, but I'm not sure if it's acidic soil. I will be sure to add acidic soil or acidic plant food.

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Mar 19, 2018

    where is the azalea planted?

  • Sbe29977968 Sbe29977968 on Mar 19, 2018

    If the leaves are yellowing with green veins, I would give it some ironite

  • Ro Ro on Mar 19, 2018

    used coffee grinds add acid to the soil

  • 2dogal 2dogal on Mar 20, 2018

    There is plant food made for azaleas...