Nuccio's Wild Cherry Azalea
Azalea x 'Nuccio's Wild Cherry' (Satsuki hybrid)
SKU
0842
Extra large blooms with round petals of light pale cherry-red appeal late in the season. Blooms heavily for weeks in spring. Dense foliage on low dwarf plant produces a versatile landscape candidate. Ideal for smaller urban and suburban applications. A natural in the Asian inspired gardens. Late season. Prefers acidic soil. Evergreen shrub. Full to partial sun. Moderate growth 3 feet tall, 3 feet wide.
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7 - 9 Change
Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | uh-ZAY-lee-uh |
|---|---|
| Lore | Azaleas are among the few blooming plants found in the traditional Japanese tea garden, and the earliest known hybrids originated in Japan. All azaleas are actually classified under genus Rhododendron, but share their own distinct taxonomical grouping. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Grows to 3 to 3 1/2 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | A perfectly sized azalea for high profile foundation planting. Attention getter at close range around outdoor living areas or to liven up dull shrub borders. Create irregular groups in sheltered locations around tree groves and in acidic soils in conjunction with conifers. Superior choice for both Chinese and Japanese inspired gardens. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Dwarf Plant, Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Spring Flowering |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.
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