Pink Pearl Azalea

Pink Pearl Azalea Care

Pink Pearl performs best when given protection from the hottest part of the day. Plant it in early or late afternoon sun, or in bright or dappled shade. Well-draining soil is required. Azaleas do not tolerate standing water even for short periods. Pink Pearl is not picky about soil type as long as the pH is acidic to neutral. Amend heavy clay soils with organic compost to assist in drainage over time. Water newly planted shrubs 2-3 times a week until the root system is established. Supplemental watering during periods of hot and dry weather is recommended for good flower bud production, especially late in the summer and fall.

Pruning should be done after flowering in early summer. Pink Pearl Azalea blooms on the previous season’s growth and forms buds late in the summer and fall. Pinching out the ends of smaller branches will encourage denser foliage and more branching. Rejuvenation pruning can be done early in the spring or after flowering to give the shrub time to recover before fall. Only remove one-third or less of the branches at a time, and plan to spread the pruning out over 2-3 years.

Fertilize azaleas in the early summer with a slow-release acidic plant food to encourage flowering and enhance foliage color.

Pink Pearl Azalea Spacing

The overall height and spread for Pink Pearl Azalea are 3 feet. Space plants 30 inches apart on the center if you are constructing a hedge-type planting. Azaleas can be spaced further apart when planted singly in the garden. Container-grown shrubs require at least a 16-inch diameter pot.

Pink Pearl Azalea Information