That being said, only prune right after that first flush of spring flowers if needed. Encore advises to really only fertilize once a year, and that’s in the spring. Plan to use a azalea/camellia ...

Encore azaleas are fairly low maintenance flowers that don’t require much more than well-drained soil and a bit of pruning. These acid-loving plants prefer a pH between 5.0-6.5. They tend to do ...