I have azalea bushes that never bloom. They are under oak trees. What can I do to make them bloom?

Answer 1

They will bloom even there, if you use sulfur as an add to the soil around them. They are an acid loving plant and sulfur is the key to their bloom. Large plants require about a cup or even cup and half of sulfur mixed in the soil about 2 inches or so down. Then you soak with water but not too much that the sulfur would float off. The sulfur needs time to activate in the soil so do it asap, even in winter if the soil isnt too frozen is a good time.

I know they will bloom under oaks because I lived in NorthCarolina and they bloom there even in the dense woods. So no need to transplant them.

Answer 2

They are acid-loving plants,and the oak trees are sucking all the nutrients out of the soil.
Go to a good garden center,and tell the person who runs the greenhouse your problem,and they will see that you get the proper fertilizer.(they have to have different kinds,several times during the year)
With the right mixture, now, they'll possibly be beautiful this spring !!

Answer 3

RE: Why hasn't my Azalea bush bloomed? I have had my Azalea 3 years, the plant itself looks beautiful, but it doesn't bloom, maybe 2 or 3 blooms per year.

Answer 4

If you used fertilizer what did you use

Oaks other that Pin Oak likes the same pH

Answer 5

For starters, move them into a sunny spot.

Once you've done that, fertilize them. The garden store nearest you will tell you what you need for that.