Question From:
in Ettalong Beach, Ettalong Beach New South Wales
Nature of problem:
how big should the planting hole be for my azalea shirazz
Type of Plant (if known):
azalea shirazz
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
no illness
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
loam
How often do you water the plant:
new plant
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
five
How long since you planted it:
not yet planted
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
not yet
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
outdoors
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
ground
What other treatments have you given the plant:
none yet
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Other Comments:
Answer:
Hi Nola, No hole. Modern azaleas don’t really like the beach areas, so grow it in a large tub in potting mix. Older azaleas like Alba Magna or Alphonse Anderson or Splendens are much hardier. Don