Seasonal calendar · Rhododendron indicum

Satsuki Azalea

The year for this species, phase by phase — what to watch and what to do as the season turns.

  • Late Dormancy02-15–03-10
  • Early Spring03-11–04-15
  • Mid Spring04-16–05-10
  • Late Spring05-11–05-31
  • Early Summer06-01–06-30
  • Mid Summer07-01–08-10
  • Late Summer08-11–08-31
  • Early Fall09-01–09-30
  • Mid Fall10-01–10-31
  • Late Fall11-01–11-15
  • Early Winter11-16–12-31
  • Mid Winter01-01–01-31
  • Late Winter02-01–02-14

Filter by concern

Watering

High water demand. Water early and late in the day if hot.

Fertilization

Continue feeding every 2-3 weeks. Use dilute liquid feed.

Pruning

Only light pruning to maintain shape.

Bud Shoot Management

Disbud excessively long shoots.

Pests Disease

Control mildew and lace bugs. Watch leaf undersides.

Summer Protection

Maintain strong airflow and filtered sun.

Propagation

Continue soft/semi-hardwood propagation.

Development

Mid-point growth push. Encourage fine branching.

Paths onward

This speciesSatsuki AzaleaBack to the folio — care sheet and year-wheel.The yearThe CalendarAll thirteen phases across every species at once.ReferenceThe Species LibraryA folio for every species the garden knows.
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