Where are the azaleas at Augusta National?
At Reynolds Lake Oconee, about an hour east of Augusta National, thousands of azaleas are just reaching their peak. Kevin O’Shea is director of horticulture at the luxe golf destination. We asked him what he does to grow healthy azaleas, and how home gardeners can do the same.
What are azaleas at the Masters?
Azaleas are emblematic of the Masters, but they’re not exclusive to it. Relatives of rhododendrons, the flowering shrubs are native to several continents and flourish throughout the southeastern United States. At Reynolds Lake Oconee, about an hour east of Augusta National, thousands of azaleas are just reaching their peak.
When is the best time to prune azaleas?
The best time to prune azaleas is during the ‘tweener phase, after the blossoms have faded but before the next year’s buds begin to form. As we know from the Masters, azaleas in the Southeast tend to hit their colorful peak in April.
Where do azaleas grow in the US?
Relatives of rhododendrons, the flowering shrubs are native to several continents and flourish throughout the southeastern United States. At Reynolds Lake Oconee, about an hour east of Augusta National, thousands of azaleas are just reaching their peak.