SATSUKI AZALEAS AS DWARFED POTTED SHRUBS - Part 1
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Satsuki Azaleas have been bred and selected for over 300 years in Japan and are highly prized for their prolific and often varied flower colours.
Satsuki Azalea 'Kaho'
(Rhododendron indicum)
Description : Azaleas are the most flamboyant of flowering shrubs, producing masses of bright flowers in late spring, with the exception of midsummer for Satsuki azaleas.
Saving my Satsuki Azalea
by Adrienne
(Lebanon, TN)
First view - some foliage still remaining ...
Satsuki Azalea - Rhododendron indicum
General Information: The azalea is a member of the genus Rhododendron. It is an evergreen which in the wild grows as a small shrub (up to six feet). There are hundreds of azalea cultivars.
Satsuki Azalea (Rhododendron indicum) produces magnificent displays of flowers in late spring / early summer. This explains the origin of the satsuki name (meaning fifth moon in Japanese - corresponding to the time of flowering in June).
The Satsuki azalea group, derived from Rhododendron indicum and related species, are very popular.
A traditional alcoholic beverage made from azalea blossoms, called dugyeonju ('견주, literally "azalea wine"), is produced in Korea [8].
Brussel's Satsuki Azalea Specimen Bonsai, Age: 30 Yrs; Height - 23-Inch, ST5026SA-H
Bonsai Tree
How To Care For A Bonsai Azalea Tree ...
AZALEA: Hiryu, Rhododendron obtusum; Satsuki azalea, Rhododendron indicum; Kurume, Rhododendron obtusum
BEECH: American, Fagus grandifolia; European, Fagus sylvatica
BOXWOOD: Buxus species ...
When it comes to bonsai, the Satsuki Azalea is a popular choice. This particular plant is very hardy and produces magnificent flowers ranging up to seven inches in diameter. Of all flowering shrubs, the Azalea is by far the most dramatic.
From the small gift bonsai tree to the specimen collector Satsuki Azalea! Indoor - Outdoor, Deciduous - coniferous, Forest - Single, Young - Ancient, you'll find bonsai trees here in every size shape and style! ...
Bonsai trees that are offered as gifts at many places would include the plum bonsai, rosemary, Brazilian rain tree, Nepthytis Plant, Golden Gate Ficus, Korean Hornbeam Bonsai, Powder Puff Bonsai, Teenie Genie Small, Satsuki Azalea, ...
The top tree shows good movement toward the center in this Mame-bonsai display. Also the binary tree at the left, a Satsuki Azalea, point toward the top tree and the center of the display.
May and June is the time for transplanting satsuki azaleas. Do not engage in any drastic pruning now that the growth period had ended. Wiring of smaller branches can be done. Continue with the usual fertilizing.
 See also: Satsuki, Bonsai, Plant, Japanese, Tree
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