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Encore Azaleas Not Reblooming

Encore azaleas blooming only in spring may be pruned too late (after July removes fall buds), over-fertilized with nitrogen (lawn runoff), or need acidic fertilizer. Use composted manure or Miracid. Prune only right after spring bloom.

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