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Re: [SG] Azaleas & Rhododendrons

Bobbi,

I concur that the last feeding should be around July.  But, I'd also add
that this genus is not noted for needing a lot of fertilizer.  They aren't
heavy feeders and one really doesn't need to fertilize even yearly unless
the plants are looking poorly.  I've got a lot of Rhodies and evergreen and
deciduous Azaleas and mine are lucky if they get one dose of azalea
fertilizer every couple of years or so.  I've got some that I can't
remember the last time I fed them.  If the soil is highly organic (which
they prefer) and they are well mulched, regular feeding just isn't
necessary.  So, don't worry about it for this year :-)

Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
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> From: Roberta Diehl <diehlr@INDIANA.EDU>
> Date: Sunday, August 30, 1998 9:54 PM
>
> Can somebody give me the definitive word on when these shrubs should be
> fed? We have a number of azaleas, some deciduous and some evergreen, and
> just realized we never fed them this year. Is it too late to do it now?
>
> Bobbi Diehl
> Bloomington, IN
> zone 5/6
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