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Satsuki Azalea Species Care Guide
Detailed entry: The azalea is a member of the genus Rhododendron. It is an evergreen which in the wild grows as a small shrub (up to six feet). There are hundreds of azalea cultivars. The azalea used to be considered a separate genus from the rhododendron, but has recently been reclassified.
The cultivar that is most commonly used for bonsai is probably the Satsuki azalea. The most interesting feature of the Satsuki azalea is that it produces flowers in multiple colors on the same plant. The flowers can be white, pink or red, and can grow singly or in pairs. Satsuki azalea originated in Japan and are more dwarf than other hybrid groups. Satsuki means "fifth month" and these hybrids are late bloomers.
KEYWORDS: general information, family: lighting, temperature, usda zone, watering, feeding, pruning & wiring, propagation, repotting, pests & diseases, recommended species
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