Azalea ‘Wakaebisu’

Azalea ‘Wakaebisu’

Azalea - Satsuki - Young Goddess

A very old variety of Satsuki Azalea. Blooms late-midseason with 2-2.5″ wide double peachy-pink slightly wavy flowers with a darker blotch and a light green throat. Abundant bloomer with a vigorous growth habit. Grows 1.5′ high by 3′ wide.

Additional information

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Exposure

Filtered Light, Part Sun

Tags

Bonsai

Zone

6

Origin

Cross between Azalea 'Ishiyama' and Azalea 'Nishikibotan'. Introduced in 1922 from Japan.

Special Notes

Exposure: Morning Sun, afternoon shade or all day filtered light. Protect from the hot mid-day sun. Protect from the prevailing winter winds, plant in a sheltered location.

Soil: A very acidic, moist but well draining soil is required. Avoid heavy compacted soils such as clay.

Maintenance: Selective pruning right after flowering in done. Dead-heading is recommended for increased flower production the following year.