Azalea Kaempo - Azalea Kaempo

Genus: 
Rhododendron
Azalea Kaempo - Azalea Kaempo
Botanical Name: 

Azalea Kaempo

Common Name: 

Azalea Kaempo

Plant Category: 
Evergreen Shrub
Hardiness Zones: 
Hardy to -20 degrees
Exposure: 
Part Sun to Part Shade
Height: 
2'
Flower Color: 
Silvery Pink
Bloom Season: 
Late Spring
Foliage Color: 
Green
Features: 

A pretty, semi-dwarf azalea.

From Japan, the Satsuki Azaleas are dwarf, spreading shrubs ideal for border front and rock gardens. ‘Kaempo’ flowers are a showy, silvery-pink and appear late in the season.

Care Instructions and Growing Tips: 

Protect from strong winter sun and wind

If needed, prune immediately after flowering

Suggested Uses or Locations: 
Mass Plantings, Foundation Plantings
Water Requirements: 
Requires regular waterings, particularly in hot, dry weather.
Soil Requirements: 
Moist, well drained acidic soil high in organic matter
Growth Habit: 
Spreading
Hybrid Series: 
Satsuki Hybrid
Season of Interest: 
Spring
Summer