| Common Name: |
Gumpo White Satsuki Azalea |
| Scientific Name: |
Rhododendron 'Gumpo White' |
| Category: |
Shrub |
| Class: |
Azalea |
| Habit: |
Evergreen |
| Bloom Color: |
Clear white |
| Bloom Size: |
Large |
| Bloom Shape: |
Funnel shaped flowers with wavy petals |
| Bloom Season: |
Spring to early summer |
| Foliage Description: |
Green |
| Height of Plant: |
2 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
3 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 7a - 9a |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun to dappled shade |
| Water Usage: |
Mesic |
| Soil pH: |
Strongly acid (5.1 to 5.5) to Moderately acid (5.6 to 6.0) |
| Native Range: |
Japan |
| Place of Origin: |
Introduced from Japan to the West in the early 20th Century |
| Other Information: |
Satsuki is Japanese for "fifth month" which is when these varieties normally bloom |
| Photographer: |
Richard Buggeln |
| Location: |
Japanese Garden |