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Azalea Kazuko in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Rhododendron (Aronense Group) 'Kazuko' syn. Rhododendron 'Geisha Red'

 

Azalea 'Kazuko'

Rhododendron is a genus of more than 1,000 species and include azaleas. These plants tend to be grown for their magnificent flowers that come into full bloom in spring time. They definitely prefer acidic soils so make sure you adjust the soil accordingly. Deciduous azaleas are the only rhododendrons that do not have scaly leaves. Evergreen azaleas are not true evergreens; the leaves that are formed in spring on the lower parts of the shoots fall in autumn. 'Kazuko' (or 'Geisha Red' as it is often sold as) is an evergreen Azalea with red flowers.

 
plant Features
  • Azalea Kazuko likes partial shade

    Partial shade

  • Azalea Kazuko likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

  • Azalea Kazuko is frost hardy: 23f (-5°c)

    Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

  • Azalea Kazuko likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Azalea 'Kazuko'

Latin name

Rhododendron (Aronense Group) 'Kazuko' syn. Rhododendron 'Geisha Red'

type

Trees or Shrubs

family

Ericaceae

ph

4.5 - 6.0 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Azalea Kazuko likes partial shade

    Partial shade

  • Frost

    Azalea Kazuko is frost hardy: 23f (-5°c)

    Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

  • Soil

    Azalea Kazuko likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

  • Water

    Azalea Kazuko likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant
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    When the plant will bloom

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Azalea Kazuko is 0.70meters x 0.70meters 0.70 M 0.70 M

Rhododendron (Aronense Group) 'Kazuko' syn. Rhododendron 'Geisha Red'

Rhododendron is a genus of more than 1,000 species and include azaleas. These plants tend to be grown for their magnificent flowers that come into full bloom in spring time. They definitely prefer acidic soils so make sure you adjust the soil accordingly. Deciduous azaleas are the only rhododendrons that do not have scaly leaves. Evergreen azaleas are not true evergreens; the leaves that are formed in spring on the lower parts of the shoots fall in autumn. 'Kazuko' (or 'Geisha Red' as it is often sold as) is an evergreen Azalea with red flowers.


Flowering

From Late Winter TO Mid Summer

Various gorgeous flowers from late winter. Some varieties bloom later through the year.

 

Propagation by cuttings

From Late Summer TO Mid Autumn

Semi hard wood cuttings are taken from the current years growth from late summer to mid autumn the bottom of the cuttings is hard and soft on the top. With a sharp knife take a cutting of about 14 cms, remove lowest leaves, dip end into rooting hormone, and place round the edge of a pot filled with a suitable compost, water well, they must remain moist till rooted, place under glass but in semi shade.

 

Planting

From Late Summer TO Late Autumn

Best planted towards the very end of summer and autumn. If the soil is not acidic dig in plenty composted leaves or bark. Ericaceous compost is acidic. They do best in sheltered, semi-shaded positions but many species with small scaly leaves will thrive in full sun provided they do not dry out. Larger leaved varieties require more shade and shelter from wind.

 
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