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

Maintain consistent moisture. Avoid overhead watering on buds.

Fertilization

Continue every 2 weeks with mild, acid-forming fertilizer.

Repotting

Still possible early in the phase, but stress increases with leaf-out.

Wiring

Wiring can be done cautiously if needed for refinement.

Bud Shoot Management

Allow flower buds to open naturally. Do not pinch.

Pests Disease

Watch for fungal issues during wet spells. Use preventative fungicide if needed.

Propagation

Take softwood cuttings late in this phase.

Display

Peak flowering. Showcase tree if buds are well formed and open.

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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