Azalea, Dwarf Double

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    I bought two of these beauties in February and March ...

    Azalea 16 Feb 24.jpg



    Azalea2 1 Mar 24.jpg

    So I was surprised to see one buddiing (lots) and starting to bloom this morning in our mid 30s weather.
    Axalea2 5 Augl 24.jpg
     
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      pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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      Does seem an odd time of year for them to be flowering.
      Probably best kept in total shade I would think.
       
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        They are in almost full shade under the red standard Hibiscus behind the Gardenia ...
        Hib Red 3 Jul 24.jpg
        They get no direct sun.

        I have read some of these new breed dwarf doubles can bloom almost all year.
         
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