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

Water sparingly; only when soil is dry to the touch. Roots are still largely inactive.

Repotting

Prepare tools and soil mix. Only repot if absolutely necessary.

Pests Disease

Check for overwintering pests like scale. Apply dormant oil spray on a dry, mild day.

Winter Protection

Keep in unheated shelter or cold frame. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Development

Review tree structure and plan for spring interventions.

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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