How big do Gumpo azaleas get?

The Gumpo azalea is a spreading evergreen shrub seldom over 2 feet high and 3 feet wide. The leaves are of the typical azalea type, but on the small size, usually less than an inch and a half long.

How fast do Gumpo azaleas grow?

The White Gumpo azalea grows 1 to 2 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide at maturity. Versatile in the landscape….Huge White Flowers in Late Spring.

What size azaleas do I need?

But home gardeners have many smaller options. Dwarf azaleas grow 2 to 3 feet tall, and many garden azaleas stay 4 to 6 feet in height. Select azaleas based on mature height and width, not their size when you buy them.

How do you grow Gumpo azaleas?

Dig a hole in your planting site that is twice as wide as the azalea’s container and just as deep. Reserve the soil in a wheelbarrow. Pour a 2- to 3-inch layer of organic compost into the wheelbarrow and mix it in with your shovel. The Gumpo azalea is a late-flowering azalea variety that blooms in the early summer.

What is the best time of year to plant azaleas?

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The best time to plant azaleas is in spring and fall. Plant them in a sunny spot that gets a good amount of afternoon shade. When planting azaleas, fill the hole with a 50/50 blend of existing soil and Miracle-Gro® Garden Soil for Trees & Shrubs. Once planted, gently tamp the soil and water thoroughly.

Do azaleas need to be cut back?

Prune azaleas soon after they bloom in the spring or early summer. The perfect time is when spent flowers begin to discolor and shrivel. Cutting them back in late summer, fall, or winter will remove flowerbuds and keep them from blooming. A pair of hand clippers and loppers are all you’ll need.

Are there dwarf azalea bushes?

Dwarf Azalea Varieties “Gumpo” azalea (Rhododendron “Gumpo”), a Satsuki hybrid, grows 2 feet tall or shorter and produces blooms in late spring or early summer. The Robin Hill hybrids are a group of mostly dwarf plants, ranging in size from 2 to 3 feet tall.

Do azaleas like sun or shade?

Azaleas do well in full sun or part shade (about four hours of sun). Planted in full sun, azaleas will be more compact and floriferous. When planted in part shade, they will stretch toward the sunlight and form a more graceful habit; flowers will not be as plentiful but will last longer.

Why are my Gumpo azaleas not blooming?

Another location-dependent factor on blooming can be winter low temperatures. If the Gumpos are in an exposed location out in the wind, or away from the protection of a building, perhaps winter cold has been affecting the blooms.

Where is the best place to plant an azalea?

Where to Plant Azaleas. Select a location that has morning sun and afternoon shade, or filtered light. Hot all-day sun can stress the plants and make them more susceptible to pests. Azaleas also require well-drained, acidic soil.

Are azaleas high maintenance?

Azaleas are not high-maintenance plants. If anything, attention to pruning, watering until the plants are established, and a winter’s blanket of mulch are all that’s required.