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For the last three years, I've bought a White Lights azalea from the Friends Plant sale. Each year, it hasn't survived the winter and during the summe...
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Azaleas Dying #879083
Asked July 28, 2024, 9:40 AM EDT
For the last three years, I've bought a White Lights azalea from the Friends Plant sale. Each year, it hasn't survived the winter and during the summer, the leaves have gradually looked diseased and yellow. The other two I planted three years ago come back but haven't increased in size and haven't bloomed since the first year. Wondering if there's a disease or soil issue. Thank you for your help!
Ramsey County Minnesota
Expert Response
Hi Emily,
That's frustrating. I haven't had good luck either. They really like acidic soil and I'm guessing that's a big part of your problem. It's quite hard to acidify your soil ( not as simple as just adding something).
https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/lace-bugs
I'm really not sure what the problem is but, I think it might be more than one thing. It might be a whole lot easier to replace them with something that does well in your area.
Sally Granath
St. Louis County MG
