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Rhododendron( Kurume Hybrid)

Image of Rhododendron 'Azuma-kagami' (Kurume Hybrid)

Bosh Bruening

Family

Ericaceae

Botanical Name

Rhododendron( Kurume Hybrid)

Plant Common Name

Azuma-kagami Azalea, Evergreen Azalea, Kurume Azalea

General Description

Azuma-kagami azalea is a very low growing, dense evergreen shrub with a rounded to spreading habit, and attractive tiered branches. It blooms in early to mid spring and bears profuse clusters (trusses) of bright pink blooms with darker pink markings.

This evergreen azalea should be grown in part sun to shade and acidic, organic-rich, well-drained soil. This cultivar will prosper if summers are warm and winters mild but still cold enough to allow for formation of flower buds the following spring. Commonly used in Japanese gardens and for bonsai, the azuma-kagami azalea is also well suited to shaded foundation beds, woodland mass plantings and rock gardens.

Characteristics

  • AHS Heat Zone

    9 - 7

  • USDA Hardiness Zone

    7 - 9

  • Sunset Zone

    H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

  • Plant Type

    Broadleaf Evergreen

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun, Partial Sun

  • Height

    2'-6' / 0.6m - 1.8m

  • Width

    2'-8' / 0.6m - 2.4m

  • Bloom Time

    Early Spring, Spring

  • Native To

    Hybrid Origin

Growing Conditions

  • Soil pH

    Acidic, Neutral

  • Soil Drainage

    Well Drained

  • Soil type

    Loam, Sand

  • Growth Rate

    Medium

  • Water Requirements

    Average Water

  • Habit

    Spreading

  • Seasonal Interest

    Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Ornamental Features

  • Flower Interest

    Showy

  • Flower Color

    Pink, Magenta

  • Fruit Color

    Green, Tan

  • 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, Sandy Brown

  • Fragrant Flowers

    No

  • Fragrant Fruit

    No

  • Fragrant Foliage

    No

  • Bark or Stem Fragrant

    No

  • Flower Petal Number

    Double

  • Repeat Bloomer

    No

  • Showy Fruit

    No

  • Edible Fruit

    No

  • Showy Foliage

    No

  • Foliage Texture

    Medium

  • Foliage Sheen

    Glossy

  • Evergreen

    Yes

  • Showy Bark

    No

Special Characteristics

  • Bark Texture

    Smooth

  • Usage

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

  • Sharp or Has Thorns

    No

  • Invasive

    No

  • Self-Sowing

    No