{"product_id":"johanna-azalea-7vfzk0","title":"Johanna Azalea","description":"\u003ch2 data-inline-monday=\"true\" data-monday-block-content='[{\"attributes\":{\"bold\":true,\"sanitizedSize\":\"16px\"},\"insert\":\"Vibrant Shrub Delivers Multi-Season Color\"}]' data-monday-block-type=\"1\" class=\"monday-block-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVibrant Shrub Delivers Multi-Season Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere is no match for the vibrant, deep red blooms that the Johanna Azalea produces!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The masses of large crimson flowers are full of ruffled petals, which burst forth from late spring through the summer months. It’s the perfect plant to brighten up any garden or landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe signature blossoms of the Johanna Azalea sit atop dark green foliage, which also exhibits a beautiful fall and winter display.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As the weather cools, Johanna’s leaves change to a dramatic bronzy purple shade. This shrub is an ideal addition to mass plantings, borders, decorative gardens, and container planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compact, mounded shrub, the Johanna Azalea is as lovely as it is low-maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to grow and care for, this plant is cold-hardy and loves shady areas. Highly attractive to pollinators, Johanna draws in many bees and butterflies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJohanna Azalea is a shade-loving plant, so select a location where it will receive no more than 2 to 4 hours of direct light per day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-inline-monday=\"true\" data-monday-block-content='[{\"attributes\":{\"sanitizedSize\":\"16px\"},\"insert\":\"When you’re ready to plant, dig a hole that’s three times as wide and just as deep as the shrub’s root ball. Remove the plant from the container and loosen the roots with your fingers so that they spread out once planted and place your shrub. Backfill the soil and water lightly as you do this to remove air pockets. Finally, water again once you’re done planting and mulch the area to help conserve moisture.\"}]' data-monday-block-type=\"1\" class=\"monday-block-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you’re ready to plant, dig a hole that’s three times as wide and just as deep as the shrub’s root ball. Remove the plant from the container and loosen the roots with your fingers so that they spread out once planted and place your shrub. Backfill the soil and water lightly as you do this to remove air pockets. Finally, water again once you’re done planting and mulch the area to help conserve moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-inline-monday=\"true\" data-monday-block-content='[{\"attributes\":{\"bold\":true,\"sanitizedSize\":\"16px\"},\"insert\":\"FGT Tip: \"},{\"attributes\":{\"sanitizedSize\":\"16px\"},\"insert\":\"Azaleas love acidic soil. If you have soil that isn’t acidic, like clay, simply buy additives (organic matter, fresh coffee grounds, etc.) to amend it. You can also plant your Azalea in a container, where you can control the soil type!\"}]' data-monday-block-type=\"1\" class=\"monday-block-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFGT Tip: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAzaleas love acidic soil. If you have soil that isn’t acidic, like clay, simply buy additives (organic matter, fresh coffee grounds, etc.) to amend it. You can also plant your Azalea in a container, where you can control the soil type!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend watering your shrub twice or three times weekly in the first growing season. During the hotter times of the year, they will need watering every other day, depending on the weather. Once plants are established, they will need less frequent watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-inline-monday=\"true\" data-monday-block-content='[{\"attributes\":{\"sanitizedSize\":\"16px\"},\"insert\":\"If you’re not sure when to water, however, simply check the soil. Stick your finger into the surrounding soil, about 3 or 4 inches down – if the soil here is dry, water your Azale\"},{\"insert\":\"a.\"}]' data-monday-block-type=\"1\" class=\"monday-block-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’re not sure when to water, however, simply check the soil. Stick your finger into the surrounding soil, about 3 or 4 inches down – if the soil here is dry, water your Azale\u003c\/span\u003ea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Fertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilize your shrub with a slow-release fertilizer that’s made for Azaleas at some point in the early spring. Follow label instructions as the application will vary by manufacturer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Pruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAzaleas need very little pruning. If you need to prune the plant for shape, prune after the plant has finished its spring flowering. 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