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Getsutoku Azalea
Azalea x 'Getsutoku' (Satsuki hybrid)
Pronunciation: uh-ZAY-lee-uh
SKU #00736
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist but not soggy.
SIZE:
Slowly reaches 2 1/2 to 3 ft. tall, 3 to 3 1/2 ft. wide.
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| Description | A beautiful late season bloomer. Large, single wavy petals in a wide array of white, salmon, and pink combinations on a single plant. Great color on a mounding form that is ideal for containers, or for use as a low border shrub. Satsuki varieties can often handle a little more sun than most azaleas, though dappled sunlight is recommended. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Design Ideas | Dwarf stature makes an excellent shrub for smaller urban applications. Exceptional plant for beds and borders; gives foundation planting early spring color. Naturalize beneath tree groves and on verges of wildlands. A natural for the traditional Asian inspired garden. A popular bonsai specimen. |
| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Holly (Ilex); Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla); Hosta (Hosta); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
| Care Instructions | Provide acidic, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Best in an east or north exposure, protected from harsh sun in hot, dry climates. Follow a regular schedule of deep waterings during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. |
| History | This Japanese azalea is a hybridization between Rhododendron indcum and Rhododendron simsii The Satsuki azaleas are perhaps the most highly regarded of all in Japan. Breeding has resulted there the widest range of flower color, but there is equal emphasis on growth characteristics. Satsukis were introduced to the west around 1900, but breeding didn't really take off in the U.S. until the 1930s. |
| Lore | Though they are known as azaleas, all azalea hybrids are technically members of the genus Rhododendron. Originally bred for characteristics ideal for bonsai use, Satsuki azaleas are twiggy with dense foliage, have a low, spreading, rounded and notably smaller leaves. |
Details
| Description | A beautiful late season bloomer. Large, single wavy petals in a wide array of white, salmon, and pink combinations on a single plant. Great color on a mounding form that is ideal for containers, or for use as a low border shrub. Satsuki varieties can often handle a little more sun than most azaleas, though dappled sunlight is recommended. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Dwarf stature makes an excellent shrub for smaller urban applications. Exceptional plant for beds and borders; gives foundation planting early spring color. Naturalize beneath tree groves and on verges of wildlands. A natural for the traditional Asian inspired garden. A popular bonsai specimen. |
| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Holly (Ilex); Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla); Hosta (Hosta); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide acidic, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Best in an east or north exposure, protected from harsh sun in hot, dry climates. Follow a regular schedule of deep waterings during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. |
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History
| History | This Japanese azalea is a hybridization between Rhododendron indcum and Rhododendron simsii The Satsuki azaleas are perhaps the most highly regarded of all in Japan. Breeding has resulted there the widest range of flower color, but there is equal emphasis on growth characteristics. Satsukis were introduced to the west around 1900, but breeding didn't really take off in the U.S. until the 1930s. |
|---|---|
| Lore | Though they are known as azaleas, all azalea hybrids are technically members of the genus Rhododendron. Originally bred for characteristics ideal for bonsai use, Satsuki azaleas are twiggy with dense foliage, have a low, spreading, rounded and notably smaller leaves. |
Frequently asked questions
Does Getsutoku Azalea produce flowers?
Late spring
Is Getsutoku Azalea evergreen or deciduous?
Getsutoku Azalea is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Getsutoku Azalea?
Getsutoku Azalea is Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form.
Is Getsutoku Azalea resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure
How fast does Getsutoku Azalea grow?
Getsutoku Azalea has a Slow growth rate.
Where can I use Getsutoku Azalea in my landscape?
Getsutoku Azalea is suitable for: Border, Container.
How can I use Getsutoku Azalea in my garden design?
Dwarf stature makes an excellent shrub for smaller urban applications. Exceptional plant for beds and borders; gives foundation planting early spring color. Naturalize beneath tree groves and on verges of wildlands. A natural for the traditional Asian inspired garden. A popular bonsai specimen.
What color are Getsutoku Azalea flowers?
Getsutoku Azalea produces Multicolored flowers.
What color is the foliage of Getsutoku Azalea?
Getsutoku Azalea has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Getsutoku Azalea?
Good companion plants for Getsutoku Azalea include: Holly (Ilex); Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla); Hosta (Hosta); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Coral Bells (Heuchera).
How do I care for Getsutoku Azalea?
Provide acidic, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Best in an east or north exposure, protected from harsh sun in hot, dry climates. Follow a regular schedule of deep waterings during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.
What is the history of Getsutoku Azalea?
This Japanese azalea is a hybridization between Rhododendron indcum and Rhododendron simsii The Satsuki azaleas are perhaps the most highly regarded of all in Japan. Breeding has resulted there the widest range of flower color, but there is equal emphasis on growth characteristics. Satsukis were introduced to the west around 1900, but breeding didn't really take off in the U.S. until the 1930s.
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