{"product_id":"satsuki-azalea-saran","title":"Satsuki Azalea 'Saran'","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\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;\"\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 in shades of white, pink, red, purple, and bi-colour combinations 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\u003eGrown in Canada, for Canada.\u003c\/strong\u003e All our Satsuki azaleas are cultivated and shipped from our Canadian nursery 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\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 30px 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\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":46267549024495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/1235\/5055\/files\/saran.jpg?v=1739937099","url":"https:\/\/islandornamental.ca\/products\/satsuki-azalea-saran","provider":"Island Ornamentals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}