Bvangorp 2020-2025 azalea entry

[Backwardsvg]

I did not get my azalea until 2021 (home depot) but I figured I would document here! There has been many mistakes, and newbie moves but I am learning a ton and excited to see how it changes over the next few years! I got it extremely root bound and in need of a serious repot but I wanted to wait due to getting it in mid summer in chicago where a repot I thought would be a very bad idea.

 

[Backwardsvg]

I had an emergency repot situation this winter around January. This is when I found out it was 3 separate plants. I decided to try to split them up and cut them back (thinking it may not make it). I brought them inside after being in the cold for a good 2ish months. I repotted in 100% kanuma and had them under grow lights. This is what they look like now before going back outside this spring.

 

[Pitoon]

@Bvangorp Welcome to the contest! You will need to pick one of the three as your entry. If your original entry dies you can re-enter another, however you will need to start over from scratch.

 

[Backwardsvg]

@Bvangorp Welcome to the contest! You will need to pick one of the three as your entry. If your original entry dies you can re-enter another, however you will need to start over from s

@Pitoon ah the contest thickens. I like it. I will think it over and decide

 

[Pitoon]

@Pitoon ah the contest thickens. I like it. I will think it over and decide

It's all in the rules

 

[Backwardsvg]

It's all in the rules

I will enter AZ4 the picture on the far left I think!

 

[Backwardsvg]

here is my final idea for how I want it to look. Not sure if it’s very “azalea” but I figure azaleas don’t really have a true ancient look or specific style so I’m going to try to do something like this. Any constructive criticism would be very appreciated!

 

[Glaucus]

Hmm, I have seen this one before...

Good luck growing it!

 

[Pitoon]

Did this azalea have a tag when you got it?

 

[Glaucus]

If I rememeber correctly, it is an Encore. But I don't know if it is 'Encore Royalty' or 'Encore Lilac', or something else.

 

[Pitoon]

If I rememeber correctly, it is an Encore. But I don't know if it is 'Encore Royalty' or 'Encore Lilac', or something else.

I had an idea it was an Encore based on the size of the leaves. The pot confirmed it, but was curious on the registered name for this one. I like the flowers.

 

[Backwardsvg]

Yes it’s stunning bloomed for like 6 months. Encore autumn amethyst. Stunning flowers. Love this one

 

[Backwardsvg]

My monthly (optimistic) update.

Things are looking very healthy. It is growing well, I am noticing some leaves having slight black tips, not sure if over watering or under. I may need to use the old chopstick trick. I am assuming it is over if anything. I am trying to find the right balance with indoor heat and humidity before putting them outside.

The other decision I am trying to make is styling and height. I am most likely going to just let this run wild this year to gain its strength back with fertilizer, but I may try to do some light wiring who knows. my only worry is with the leaves being slightly larger if it is too short and wont compensate well. We will have to see maybe as it grows wider and slightly taller it will look proportional.