Azalea Duc de Rohan rhododendron

[Little stub]

Question? Would it be safe to chop it back, leaving no leaves. I am in central Florida zone 9a/b. I have watched the video,but don't know what season or zone this was done in. Thanks to all. John Geanangel videos.

 

[Leo in N E Illinois]

If it were mine, I'd wait until spring, or in the case of it being Florida, wait until you see new growth happen. February or March it will likely be actively growing, that is the time to chop low. You can wait until after blooming if you want, but you can chop before, slightly better to chop before blooming.

 

[just.wing.it]

I agree with Leo!
@johng does have some cool Azalea vids.

 

[Little stub]

If it were mine, I'd wait until spring, or in the case of it being Florida, wait until you see new growth happen. February or March it will likely be actively growing, that is the time to chop low. You can wait until after blooming if you want, but you can chop before, slightly better to chop before blooming.

 

[Little stub]

Thanks, I will wait till February. I am trying to learn how to post pictures from my phone but, have not figured it out yet.

 

[JoeH]

We usually did Azalea cutbacks after the bloom was finished in March or April at BTG seemed to work well.

 

[Little stub]

We usually did Azalea cutbacks after the bloom was finished in March or April at BTG seemed to work well.

Thank you
Still learning. What is btg
Thanks again

 

[JoeH]

Thank you
Still learning. What is btg
Thanks again

Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales

 

[Little stub]

Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales

Thanks again,hope to post some pictures.