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I have an azealea bush where the leaves have turned a coppery red. the lady at the garden shop said fertilize but if anyone else has any ideas I would appreciate it. thanks,eilene

Hi silveroak57
I love azaleas, my favourite flower.
I have one that has turned a coppery red. But I have left mine, has yours got new leaves from it . Mine has, thats why I have left it.
Maybe someone else will come along and answer your question on what to do. And I could do the same.
And welcome to the forum, Nice to meet you.

Thanks for your input. I don't think I'm getting any new leaves. I never have luck with Azaleas but I keep buying them. Eilene

Hi Silveroak57,
Welcome to The Garden Helper's Forum.....
We're very glad you found us!!!!

I just wanted to let you know I was going
to move your post down into the
plants AND flowers SECTION, I think you'll
end up with a few more responnses in there..

Don't forget to check out the rest of the site,
there's lot's to do and read....

Hey, by the way,
where is Stockton????
Just outta curiousity?

Do you know your growing zone????

Usually red leaves, *THIS TIME OF YEAR*
just mean that the days and nights are getting
cooler and subject to leaves turning colors
like the sugar Maple..

Hi Hon!

There are several types of azalea that turn red in the fall, so not to worry! It's normal. In fact, it adds to the fall show of colors.