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Osakazuki Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Osakazuki'

Also Known As

  • Azalea 'Osakazuki'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-5'
  • W: 4'-9'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Osakazuki Azalea plant details

Osakazuki Azalea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Osakazuki Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 9 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Osakazuki Azalea

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

In the Macrantha group. This old cultivar blooms heavily in waves of deep salmon-pink. Flowers feature dark corollas. In Japan, specimens over 100 years old reach 9' across. In 10 years it mounds to 2'. Wonderful!

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Osakazuki Azalea plant

How to Grow Osakazuki Azalea

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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