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

Reduce but don't stop. Evergreen leaves still transpire.

Wiring

Remove any wires biting in before growth halts.

Pests Disease

Final pest check before full dormancy.

Winter Protection

Begin placing in cold frame or sheltered area.

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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