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Pruning Encore Azaleas Without Losing Blooms

Encore azaleas bloom in both spring and fall. The ideal pruning window is immediately after the spring flush finishes—this gives the plant time to set buds for autumn flowers. If you must prune before spring, selectively remove individual branches while leaving as many tip buds as possible.

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