‘Kobai #2’ Satsuki Azalea

Rhododendron satsuki ‘Kobai #2’

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 6a-9b (5?) Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Shrub

Height at Maturity: 2-3′ with no pruning

Width at Maturity: 3-4′ with no pruning

Spacing: 2-3′ apart for solid groupings; 7′ or more apart for space between plants

Flower Color: Red to Reddish Pink with White variegation

Flower Size: 2.5-3″ wide

Flowering Period: Late Spring to Early Summer with often a lighter bloom in Fall

Flower Type: Single

Fragrant Flowers: No

Foliage Color: Dark Green

Fragrant Foliage: No

Berries: No

Berry Color: –

Sun Needs: Morning Sun with Dappled or Afternoon Shade, All Day Filtered Sun, Mostly Sun

Water Needs: Average

Soil Type: Clay (amend heavy clay), Loam, Sand (Amended), Silt

Soil Moisture / Drainage: Moist But Well Drained

Soil pH: 5.5 – 6.5

Maintenance / Care: Low

Attracts: Visual Attention, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Resistances: Heat, Humidity, Sun

Description

A very rare and unique Satsuki Hybrid evergreen Azalea, ‘Kobai #2’ sports abundant deep reddish pink to pink flowers with swirled white variegation across the petals. The flowers shine against a background of dark green foliage in late spring to early summer often with a lighter rebloom in fall. In case you were wondering if there is a Kobai #1…yes, there is, but it is not as desired because most of its flowers are white with a few deep pink flowers whereas Kobai #2 has mostly deep pink flowers with the white variegation, which is what makes it so special. Growing naturally to only 2 to 3 feet high and equally as wide makes this one excellent for use in garden beds, pots or bonsai. We love this adorable azalea with big flower power and think you will too!

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing in a low mound 2 to 3 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide, the Kobai #2 Azalea is ideal for use as an accent in smaller garden spaces or in groupings or as a border in landscape beds or along paths and walkways. Its smaller size makes it an excellent choice for containers and bonsai or where a low flowering evergreen is desired in home foundation plantings. A fine addition to bonsai gardens, Asian-theme gardens, pink theme gardens, Azalea gardens, cottage gardens, and partially shaded woodland gardens.

Suggested Spacing: 2.5 to 3 feet apart for solid hedges; 7 feet or more apart for space between plants

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Growing Preferences

Evergreen Azaleas are easy to grow when planted right and in the right spot. They prefer a moist but well-drained and acidic soil that is rich in organic matter and part sun. Morning sun with afternoon shade or filtered sun is ideal. Moderate drought tolerance when established.

Helpful Articles

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Planting Evergreen Azaleas In The Ground & In Pots

Fertilizing & Watering Evergreen Azaleas

Pruning Evergreen Azaleas

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The azalea’s were in perfect condition and still look great in spite of this extreme heat in Charlotte.
Well Done!————————————————–Thanks for the kind words and awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

This one is perfect for running down a driveway, walkway, or in front of a flower bed! Sweet and compact over all great form. One plant you don’t see everyday.
The color of the flowerers are simply lovely :D—————————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I love this little Azalea. Wilson Bros did an amazing job of packaging this little plant and it was able to withstand a very long shipping process. It is hearty and adorable. The shiny little leaves are simply beautiful and I can hardly wait to see a bloom! It would be perfect for a bonsai and I hope more of them are offered.—————————————————-Thanks for the photo! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG