
Gumpo Pink Satsuki Azalea
Rhododendron x Gumpo Pink Satsuki Azalea
Enjoy a breathtaking display of vibrant pink blooms with the late-spring flowering Gumpo Pink Satsuki Azalea.
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About this plant
The 'Gumpo Pink' Satsuki Azalea (Rhododendron 'Gumpo Pink') is a captivating evergreen shrub cherished for its prolific, large, frilly pink flowers that burst forth in late spring, gracing your garden with an ethereal beauty. Its compact, mounding growth habit makes it an excellent choice for front-of-border plantings, rock gardens, containers, or as a charming accent plant. The delicate, textured petals create a visually stunning spectacle against its backdrop of small, glossy green leaves, which retain their color throughout the year. This award-winning Satsuki Azalea is a testament to natural elegance and offers a burst of color when most other spring bloomers have faded, ensuring continuous decorative appeal in your landscape.
Care & maintenance
Requires well-drained, acidic soil. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness. Fertilize in early spring with an acid-specific fertilizer.
Quick facts
- Type
- evergreen
- Mature height
- 1-2 ft
- Mature width
- 2-3 ft
- Sun
- Partial Sun to Partial Shade
- Water
- Consistent moisture, especially during dry periods; avoid overwatering.
- Growth rate
- Slow