The Perfect Pop of Pink for Any Garden The Pink Ruffle Azalea is an explosion of elegant pink blossoms! It produces incredible clusters of bright, 3-inch blooms with beautifully ruffled petals. A compact, reblooming shrub, this azalea produces a high yield of flowers in the spring, with an encore smaller bounty in the fall. The flowers of the Pink Ruffle Azalea are accented by lush green foliage, which darkens as it matures. Bees and butterflies flock to this hardy and vibrant plant, which has a compact growth habit ideal for smaller spaces. Low-maintenance and easy to care for, the Pink Ruffle Azalea will thrive under even the most novice gardeners. As versatile as it is beautiful, the Pink Ruffle is perfect for foundation plantings, borders, beds, or containers – anywhere that needs a burst of color! Add this lovely addition to your collection today! Planting & Care 1. Planting: The Pink Ruffle Azalea prefers a location where it will receive morning sun with afternoon shade or filtered sun. When you’re ready to plant, dig a hole that’s three times as wide and just as deep as the shrub’s root ball. Remove the plant from the container and loosen the roots with your fingers so that they spread out once planted and place your shrub. Backfill the soil and water lightly as you do this to remove air pockets. Finally, water again once you’re done planting and mulch the area to help conserve moisture. FGT Tip: Azaleas love acidic soil. If you have soil that isn’t acidic, like clay, simply buy additives (organic matter, fresh coffee grounds, etc.) to amend it. You can also plant your Azalea in a container, where you can control the soil type! 2. Watering: We recommend watering your shrub twice or three times weekly in the first growing season. During the hotter times of the year, they will need watering every other day, depending on the weather. Once plants are established, they will need less frequent watering. If you’re not sure when to water, however, simply check the soil. Stick your finger into the surrounding soil, about 3 or 4 inches down – if the soil here is dry, water your Azalea. 3. Fertilizing: Fertilize your shrub with a slow-release fertilizer that’s made for Azaleas at some point in the early spring. Follow label instructions as the application will vary by manufacturer. 4. Pruning: Azaleas need very little pruning. If you need to prune the plant for shape, prune after the plant has finished its spring flowering. Once plants are well-established, a light annual pruning can be done to stimulate growth and blooming.
