Buy Chinsei Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Chinsei'

Also Known As

Azalea 'Chinsei'
Rhododendron x 'Chinsei'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

5a-8b

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Chinsei Azalea plant details

Chinsei Azalea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chinsei Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: bonsai, border plant, container plant, houseplant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chinsei Azalea

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

1.5-2 inch flowers are vivid purple-pink with a darker blotch. Dense foliage is small and dark green.

By: Bloom River Gardens

A very tiny azalea, with 1/4" long deep green rounded foliage and 1-2" bright pink flowers in late spring. An excellent choice for bonsai. Azaleas need a humus rich, acid soil and adequate moisture during establishment as well a good organic mulch. The mulch will keep the root zone cooler and at a more stable temperature, helps to conserve moisture, controls competition from weeds, and as it breaks down it's nutrients are slowly release back into the soil feeding your plants. Properly mulched Azaleas often need little additional nutrients once they are well established. Never use lime around Azaleas and realize that many of your 'garden' fertilizers like 8-8-8 and 13-13-13 contain lime as a filler so this could be toxic to them. Use a slow release, non-burning acidifying fertilize instead.