Liquid fertilizer for azaleas

When to fertilize azaleas:

The best time for fertilizing azaleas is in the Spring (March/April) with one application of ericaceous continuous-release plant feed. Do not Fertilize after July as this will encourage foliage growth at the expense of flowers.

Knowing when and how to fertilize azaleas is important to ensure the best blooms and a healthy disease-resistant plant.

Keep reading to learn more bout the best practices for fertilizing azaleas and how to avoid common mistakes…

Fertilize Azaleas in Spring

The perfect time to fertilize azaleas is to wait until new growth starts in the Spring.

The new growth will indicate that the soil temperature has increased enough for the azalea to start the uptake of nutrients before flowering.

I have found azalea flowers grow to their best when you use a continuous plant feed that slowly releases the nutrients into the soil during the growing season.

This way you only have to apply fertilizer once and you do not have to repeatedly feed the azalea to a specific schedule throughout the season which saves you time and money.

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