Description
Bring a touch of elegance and refinement to your garden with Rhododendron ‘Mangetsu’, a hard-to-find evergreen azalea prized for its distinct two-tone flowers and tight, sculpted growth habit.
🌸 Bloom Features
Color: Crisp white petals trimmed with deep purple margins
Shape: Broadly funnel-shaped, about 1.5″ wide
Bloom Time: Early Midseason to Midseason
Fragrance: Not fragrant — admired for visual impact
Each bloom appears in small clusters of 1–2 flowers, giving the plant an artistic, bonsai-like charm.
🌿 Growth & Habit
Mature Size (10 Years): ~1 foot tall — stays naturally compact
Foliage: Small elliptic dark green leaves, densely branched and tiered
Evergreen: Provides structure and color all year long
Hardy To: -10°F (-23°C)
This slow-growing satsuki x kurume hybrid is perfect for rock gardens, patio pots, foundation plantings, or bonsai training.
🪴 Plant Supplied
Container Size: #1 (One Gallon) — well-rooted starter shrub
Height typically ranges 6″–12″ depending on growth stage
🌱 Care Tips
Prefers moist, acidic, well-drained soil
Best in partial sun (morning sun / afternoon shade ideal)
Prune lightly after bloom if shaping is desired
