Kinsai Satsuki Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Kinsai'

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

7a-10a

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Kinsai Satsuki Azalea plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kinsai Satsuki Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kinsai Satsuki Azalea

USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: snail / slug, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Strap-like narrow petals. Great for bonsai.

By: Thompson's Nursery

Gardening facts about Kinsai Satsuki Azalea plant

How to Grow Kinsai Satsuki Azalea

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant