These are simply a few of the frequently asked questions we get about azaleas and conifers. If you find yourself with a question not on here, please feel free to submit it to our Contact Us page and we will get back with you as soon as possible.
Congratulations on your purchase of some of our choice and rare azaleas and/or conifers. We grow the widest selection of native azaleas and
dwarf conifers on the east coast. Following are suggestions for getting
your plants established:
If any of your plants are damaged due to rough handling, please contact
us right away. Send us a photo of the box and save the box in case the shipper
wants to inspect it.
Unpack your plants and remove the plastic bags, bamboo stakes, and other
packing materials. Keep them in the shade until planting in the ground. If the rootball is dry, submerge it in a bucket of water for a few minutes.
Dig a hole 3 times the width and 2 times the depth of the rootball. Fill the hole with a 50/50 mix of pine bark and the soil from the hole. This
is an important step to ensure your plants survive. Our plants are grown in pine bark and the addition of bark to the native soil helps the roots to venture out and get established.
Scoop out enough of the soil mix to contain the plant with the top of its’ rootball slightly above the level of the surrounding soil. Spread out the roots to get them started into the new soil and cover the rootball with the mix. Build the soil up around the edge of the hole to make a water dam. Water deeply. Water weekly or as needed during dry months. Roots should not be allowed to dry out, but they must not stay in soggy soil as this may result in root rot. Apply mulch to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature.
Newly planted native azaleas require regular watering, but once established are resilient and can withstand drought and the intense heat of summer. The plants will grow best where they can get good light, but they appreciate afternoon shade. They prefer moist, well-drained, organic soil and do best when planted in the fall. Ground pine bark is a good amendment to mix with good garden soil when planting. It will also help with making the soil acid, as native azaleas prefer a pH of 5.0-5.6.
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