What is another name for Satsuki Azaleas?
Satsuki azaleas (Rhododendron indicum) have been grown in Japan for at least 500 years and they are popular as bonsai. The first varieties of Satsuki azaleas are likely naturally occurring crosses of the two azalea species Rhododendron indicum and Rhododendron tamurae. The Rhododendron genus contains about 1000 species, of which especially the Satsuki azalea (Rhododendron indicum) and Kurume azalea (Rhododendron kiusianum and Rhododendron kaempferi) are commonly used for Bonsai.
Do satsuki azaleas lose their leaves in winter?
Keep in mind that azaleas are evergreen and therefore need light during the winter months. Once again I have been receiving the regular winter question “the leaves on my azaleas are turning yellow and dropping off”. To those that are new to azaleas and to those that need to be reminded, this a natural process. Encore Azaleas are hardy evergreen plants that repeat bloom for 3 seasons! They flower in spring, summer, AND fall.Insufficient moisture when buds are forming in late spring and summer will diminish flowering. Be sure Encore Azaleas receive consistent water throughout the growing season. An inch of water per week is ideal. Maintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch around azaleas to conserve moisture and keep roots cool.The tree should be watered at least once a day throughout the growing season to insure that the soil mass remains moist— not soggy. Azaleas do not like to dry out; if allowed to do so, the fine fibrous roots will quickly desiccate and die.The best time to prune azaleas is right after they finish blooming in late spring or early summer. This allows enough time for new buds to form for next year’s flowers.
What do azaleas look like in winter?
Some azaleas are deciduous and lose all their leaves in the fall but losing some leaves is natural for evergreen varieties. However, dried leaves clinging to the stems are a sign of winter damage usually caused by excessive sun or winds. Encore Azaleas are hardy evergreen plants that repeat bloom for 3 seasons! They flower in spring, summer, AND fall. These flowering plants are pest and disease resistant and perform well in full sun to part shade.Encore® Azaleas don’t need to be covered in most climates. However, if a hard freeze or extended cold spell is forecast, covering your plants overnight can prevent damage to buds and foliage. Use breathable material such as frost cloth or burlap, and remove it daily to prevent overheating.Azaleas grow best in a semi-shaded bed or woodland border in the garden, but they also do well in pots. Some azaleas (sometimes known as greenhouse azaleas) are suitable for bringing into the home from a cool, protected environment as house plants, although they will suffer if kept in warm, dry conditions for too long.With their compact stature, and repeat blooms, many Encore Azaleas can thrive in containers up and down the West Coast. Here are some practicalities for successful container culture.
What happens if azaleas get too much sun?
You will recognize summer heat stress in Encore Azaleas by withering flowers or flower buds (those that are setting for the fall), drooping leaves, loss of green foliage color (bluish-gray color), diminished root growth and increased attractiveness to insects. The best time to plant Azaleas is in the Late Spring or Early Fall. They will provide you with gorgeous blooms the very next Spring, so long as you take proper measures to get them off to a good start.Azaleas as houseplants do best at temperatures around 60-65° F. Cooler temperatures will also help blooms last longer.