{"product_id":"satsuki-azalea-hanakurenai","title":"Satsuki Azalea 'Hanakurenai'","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Rubik, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.4em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eSatsuki Azalea – Pre-Bonsai \/ Bonsai Material\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eOur Satsuki azaleas are sourced exclusively from three expert growers in Kanuma, Japan. We are grateful to these growers for providing us with many beautiful photos. Every azalea cultivar in our nursery is carefully selected to highlight the exquisite blooming characteristics of these trademarked varieties. Their flowers come in a wide range of eye-catching shapes and colors, including white, pink, red, and purple. These highly desirable color combinations have been extensively studied and recorded since 1692.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eSatsuki azaleas are among the most celebrated flowering plants in bonsai, prized for their compact growth, refined branching, and spectacular late-spring to early-summer blooms. Flowering typically occurs from late May through early July, producing vibrant displays depending on the individual plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eGrowth Form \u0026amp; Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eThese evergreen azaleas have a naturally low, twiggy habit with exceptional training potential:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack-bud readily from older wood—ideal for refinement and recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, oval, glossy green leaves with dense branching structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponds exceptionally well to pruning and wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally compact habit perfect for bonsai development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eTheir vigorous growth and responsive nature make them ideal for both beginners and advanced practitioners seeking long-term refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eSatsuki azaleas thrive with consistent care and attention to their specific needs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidic, free-draining soil with consistent moisture—never waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep, thorough watering preferred over frequent light watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRainwater or filtered water recommended in hard-water areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection from intense summer heat and direct afternoon sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePruning best done shortly after flowering to preserve next season's buds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eThey tolerate cool climates well and reward proper care with increasingly impressive flowering and structure over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Selection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eEach plant is grown on its own roots and selected for strong health, good branching potential, and reliable flowering characteristics inherited from high-quality Japanese stock. Individual trees may feature single-trunk or multi-trunk forms, and each specimen is unique in shape and future potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eWhy Choose Satsuki Azalea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant late-spring blooms in diverse colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional for bonsai:\u003c\/strong\u003e Back-buds readily and responds well to training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-term potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines beauty, resilience, and refinement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProven genetics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selected from high-quality Japanese stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 30px 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipped from our nursery here on Vancouver Island.\u003c\/strong\u003e All our Satsuki azaleas are handled with care, ensuring they arrive healthy and ready to thrive in your climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 30px 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 30px 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/1235\/5055\/files\/black-and-white-satsuki-azalea-bonsai-illustration.png?v=1769656533\" alt=\"Black and white Satsuki azalea bonsai illustration\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #000; margin: 30px 0 0 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Individual plants vary in form, branching, and flowering characteristics. Each specimen is unique and selected for bonsai potential.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Island Ornamentals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46291480805615,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/1235\/5055\/files\/hanakurenai.jpg?v=1740871591","url":"https:\/\/islandornamental.ca\/products\/satsuki-azalea-hanakurenai","provider":"Island Ornamentals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}