Murasaki Shikubu Kyushu Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron kiusianum 'Murasaki Shikibu'

Also Known As

Azalea 'Murasaki-shikibu'
Azalea kiusianum 'Murasaki Shikubu'
Rhododendron 'Murasaki-shikibu'
Rhododendron kiusianum 'Murasaki Shikubu'
Rhododendron kiusianum 'Muraski Shikibu'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Murasaki Shikubu Kyushu Azalea plant details

Murasaki Shikubu Kyushu Azalea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and spring magenta and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Murasaki Shikubu Kyushu Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in fall and spring
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, easy-to-grow, floriferous, rare, repeat-blooming, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Murasaki Shikubu Kyushu Azalea

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sporadic rebloom in fall. Use at front of borders or in planters.

By: Bloom River Gardens

A low-growing and mounding evergreen azalea with deep green, small leaves. A very easily grown species, floriferous and adaptable to a wide range of conditions. Native to mountain slopes in Japan and quite variable with many selected forms. This selection with hose-in-hose reddish purple flowers.