Satsuki Azalea

Satsuki Azalea (Rhododendron 'Satsuki')Satsuki Azalea (Rhododendron 'Satsuki') refers to a group of late-blooming Japanese azaleas known for their spectacular floral variation, refined growth habit, and use in bonsai and formal landscapes. 'Satsuki' means "fifth month" in Japanese, referencing their late May to early June bloom time. These azaleas are admired for their ability to produce a wide range of flower forms and colors�sometimes even on the same plant�ranging from white and pink to lavender and red, often with blotches, stripes, or variegation.Distinctive FeaturesSatsuki azaleas are typically compact, maturing between 1 and 3 feet tall with a spreading, mounded habit. Their evergreen foliage is small and glossy, making them ideal for detailed landscape use or container growing. What sets Satsuki azaleas apart is their unpredictable and multicolored bloom display. Individual flowers may appear single, semi-double, or ruffled, with an ever-changing mix of colors and patterns that