Azalea japonica 'Iroha Yama' 0
Author: Tai Hyun Chung (1882-1971) ex Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952)Family: Ericaceae Subfamily: Ericoideae Tribe: Rhodoreae
Genus: Azalea
English name: Japanese Azalea 'Iroha Yama'
Zone: Asia
General specifications
Biological type: shrub
Frost resistance: 18ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: pink
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 6,5ft x 5,9ft
Sun exposure: shadow (Sun hours: <3h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: slow
Flowering time from April until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a day pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
Frost resistance: 18ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: pink
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 6,5ft x 5,9ft
Sun exposure: shadow (Sun hours: <3h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: slow
Flowering time from April until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a day pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
Experiences in the garden
13-12-12A Obtaining 3 plants from nursery Stervinou (Cultivated from unknown origin)
05-06-13 3x Dead plant because of heat and drought in summer.