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cazzag

Hi everyone. I'm a keen "yardener" and have 6 acres in FNQ. I am working towards a self sufficient kind of life but still love my tropical plants too

Rhododendron (Azalea Varieties)

  • Season Icon Early WinterEarly Winter 2016
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cazzag

I'm a newbie with azaleas and I'm about to move a huge one. Any advice is appreciated

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brightcolours

#pink #azalea #advice

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brightcolours

When are you moving it? How large is it?

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brightcolours

Dig a trench around the whole plant. Water well. Have a large tarpaulin ready with a wet hessian bag laid on top. Lift the whole plant onto the hessian bag. Water well with a seaweed solution.

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cazzag

I'm planning on moving it tomorrow should I prune it? It's about 2m across its been in there for god knows how many years

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cazzag

I did move a couple once years ago but not one this big

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brightcolours

I would definitely prune one that large to reduce transplant shock. You'll lose some flowers but it increases your chance of success. Have you dug and prepared the new hole?

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cazzag

No but I thought I'd start off soaking it, then digging the hole so I can take it straight over

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cazzag

It's not in flower as I think it's a bit shady there for it. It gets a couple of hours in the morning but that's it

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brightcolours

The hard thing will be keeping as much of the root ball intact as possible. Good luck! 😊

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cazzag

@brightcolours thank you!!!!!! 😀

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