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Fri, Mar 30, 12 at 6:42
| Anyone here with "hands on" experience in growing azaleas in containers? I have no problems with getting them to do well with commercial azalea mixes, but invariably run into drainage issues after a year or two. I'm trying to get away from the need to frequently repot. Thanks. |
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- Posted by imstillatwork 8-9 Oregon Coast / (My Page) on Sun, Apr 1, 12 at 23:06
| I've got a small "12x12" in a pot that is in bloom right now. Of course living on the Oregon, azaleas pretty much grow like weeds here. |
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- Posted by imstillatwork 8-9 Oregon Coast / (My Page) on Sun, Apr 1, 12 at 23:16
| Sorry, I forgot to address the soil issue. Mine is in Al's 5-1-1 mix and it's awesome stuff once you collect the ingredients. http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/contain/msg0214580016564.html ?71 |
Here is a link that might be useful: Al's 5-1-1
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| 5-1-1 should work great, but remember with Azalea's acid soil requirement not to put dolomite lime in. If you do require calcium and magnesium, use gypsum and epsom salts. |
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| You might want to consider the gritty mix as 5-1-1 will break down, just not as quick as commercial soils. If you really want to have soil last, use the gritty mix, with appropriate adjustments for pH. |
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