The Azalea x Satsuki Chinzan is a stunning shrub grown in zones 6-9. It reaches a size of 3-4 feet and is known for its vibrant pink blooms.
Azalea X Satsuki 'Chinzan'
Azalea X Satsuki 'Chinzan' is a beautiful and popular azalea cultivar that is known for its large, deep pink flowers and glossy green foliage. It is a deciduous azalea, meaning that it loses its leaves in the fall.
Azalea X Satsuki 'Chinzan'
Azalea X Satsuki 'Chinzan' grows to be 3 to 4 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. It has a rounded growth habit and a bushy shape. The leaves are 2 to 3 inches long and 1 to 2 inches wide. They are dark green and have a glossy sheen.
Azalea X Satsuki 'Chinzan' blooms in late spring and early summer. The flowers are large and deep pink in color. They are single-petaled and arranged in dense clusters. The flowers are typically about 3 inches in diameter and have a strong fragrance.
Azalea X Satsuki 'Chinzan' is a relatively easy-care plant. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established. Azalea X Satsuki 'Chinzan' can be fertilized in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Here are some tips for growing Azalea X Satsuki 'Chinzan':
- Plant Azalea X Satsuki 'Chinzan' in full sun to partial shade.
- Choose a well-drained soil.
- Water Azalea X Satsuki 'Chinzan' regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize Azalea X Satsuki 'Chinzan' in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around Azalea X Satsuki 'Chinzan' to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Prune Azalea X Satsuki 'Chinzan' as needed to maintain its shape and size.
Azalea X Satsuki 'Chinzan' is a beautiful and versatile plant that can add interest to any garden. It is a good choice for planting in foundation plantings, borders, and rock gardens. It can also be used as a specimen plant or planted in containers.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
