Azalea

[lindapinda]

One of the azaleas in my garden,was previously a lilac colour whenever it bloomed.This year however,the buds are definetely pink! I haven't changed the soil in the terracotta pot it's in,and haven't used any type of feed. Is it normal for the colour to change?

[lafrancaise]

Are you watering it with lime water? That could be the problem.

[lindapinda]

I've been using a lot of tap water on it lately,during the hot spell,but,then again I would have done that before. Possibly,our water has got "harder". Thanks for your reply!

[shaneystar2]

Hi Linda ..I found this if it is any help..I can't link it for some reason but Gardeners Question Time says .....

" Azaleas can start out as a one colour, usually salmon pink. Then they sport to another, previous, variety because that particular branch with the new colour was propagated separately. It can happen a third and even a fourth time. It's also quite common in camellias. I think it's very attractive, you've got three plants for the price of one. "

[lindapinda]

Hi Shaney!..Thanks for that :-)..I'll be waiting with baited breath to see what happens next year then!!