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Rhododendron 'Amagasa'( Satsuki Hybrid)

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Bosh Bruening

Family

Ericaceae

Botanical Name

Rhododendron 'Amagasa'( Satsuki Hybrid)

Plant Common Name

Amagasa Azalea, Evergreen Azalea, Satsuki Azalea

General Description

Satsuki hybrid azaleas are evergreen shrubs prized for their large flowers and low compact habit. They have been extensively cultivated in Japan for over 300 years and are frequently used as specimen plants in traditional Japanese gardens and for bonsai.

The cultivar 'Amagasa' is a heavy bloomer that produces large, dark coral pink, star-shaped flowers flecked with red. These generally appear in mid to late spring.

Most azaleas prefer part sun to shade and thrive in well drained, organic rich soil. Satsuki hybrids are versatile and look great planted in woodland settings, mixed borders or containers.

Characteristics

  • AHS Heat Zone

    9 - 1

  • USDA Hardiness Zone

    7 - 9

  • Sunset Zone

    5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

  • Plant Type

    Broadleaf Evergreen

  • Sun Exposure

    Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade

  • Height

    3'-3' / 0.9m - 0.9m (3)

  • Width

    3'-3' / 0.9m - 0.9m (3)

  • Bloom Time

    Late Spring, Early Summer

  • Native To

    China, Japan

Growing Conditions

  • Soil pH

    Acidic, Neutral

  • Soil Drainage

    Well Drained

  • Soil type

    Clay, Loam, Sand

  • Growth Rate

    Slow

  • Water Requirements

    Average Water

  • Habit

    Oval/Rounded

  • Seasonal Interest

    Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Ornamental Features

  • Flower Interest

    Showy

  • Flower Color

    White, Red, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral

  • Flower Color Modifier

    Bicolor

  • Foliage Color (Spring)

    Green, Dark Green

  • Foliage Color (Summer)

    Green, Dark Green

  • Foliage Color (Fall)

    Green, Dark Green

  • Foliage Color (Winter)

    Green, Dark Green

  • Bark Color

    Brown, Gray

  • Fragrant Flowers

    No

  • Fragrant Fruit

    No

  • Fragrant Foliage

    No

  • Bark or Stem Fragrant

    No

  • Flower Petal Number

    Single, Double, Semi-Double

  • Repeat Bloomer

    No

  • Showy Fruit

    No

  • Edible Fruit

    No

  • Showy Foliage

    No

  • Foliage Texture

    Medium

  • Foliage Sheen

    Matte

  • Evergreen

    Yes

  • Showy Bark

    No

Special Characteristics

  • Bark Texture

    Smooth

  • Usage

    Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

  • Sharp or Has Thorns

    No

  • Invasive

    No

  • Self-Sowing

    No