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Kurume Azalea

 Kurume Azalea - (Tree Type (Outdoors))

  
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The KURUME AZALEA is a HYBRID of Rhododendron Obtusum and Rhododendron Kiusianum, both native to the island of Kyushu, the southernmost island of Japan.

Most of the Japanese Azaleas make very successful BONSAI>BONSAI>BONSAI. Even very old plants produce spectacular FLOWERS. The Kurume azaleas have wonderful flowers, but perhaps not as showy as the Satsuki Azaleas, and are usually smaller, with more solid colors, leading to a more refined appearance. The flowers of Kurume azaleas are small about 1cm (1/2in) aCROSS. Most flowers are single.

 


Care Info

KuruME AZAlea -

LOCATION : Prefers semi-shaded but warm position.  Susceptable to frost damage so best moved to sheltered (not indoor) position in winter.

REPOT : After flowering. Annually when young or as ROOTS fill the pot when they get older. 

SOIL : ACID (lime free) free draining soil : 30:70 GRIT:organic. Ph. 5.0-6.0.

PRUNE : Branches in autumn.

PINCH : Cut flower stems after flower starts to wither. Lightly prune secondary SHOOTS until mid summer. 

WATER : Water well in growing season, sparingly in winter. Do not let soil dry out.

FEED : Two weekly ericaceous feed during growing season, low nitrogen in autumn.

WARNING : Some fertilizers can be slightly ALKALINE so ensure truly ERICACEOUS FERTILIZER only is used. 

 

 





Bonsai Videos for Kurume Azalea (Tree Type (Outdoors))

Video 1 for Kurume Azalea (Tree Type (Outdoors))

The Kurume Azalea Festival.



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