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

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Watering

Daily in heat; never let dry out. Rain may not be enough.

Fertilization

Resume post-bloom feeding. Use balanced acidic feed.

Pruning

Refine structure. Pinch back vigorous growth.

Wiring

Apply guy wires or light bends only if necessary.

Bud Shoot Management

Pinch growing shoots if internodes stretch.

Pests Disease

High risk for lace bugs. Use neem or systemic control.

Summer Protection

Partial shade during hottest part of the day.

Propagation

Ideal time for semi-hardwood cuttings.

Development

Maximize growth. Feed and manage vigor.

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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