‘Shinnyo-no-Tsuki’

Name:

‘Shinnyo-no-Tsuki’

Kanji:

真如の月

English Translation:

Moon of the absolute reality

Seed parent:

Pollen parent:

‘Adesugata’

Flower size:

large

Primary flower colour:

purple

Secondary flower colour:

white

Type:

satsuki

Country:

Japan

Links:

Azalea Society of America Database

Deutsche Genbank Rhododendron

Satsuki Library

SatsukiMania.com

Sekai Tsutsuji Center

Notes:

Has at least two tetraploid offspring, suggesting it is also tetraploid. However, Hosoda et al 1953 cites it is diploid.

Mentioned in articles:

The history of azalea breeding in Europe and its influence on contemporary American hybrid varieties

Winter care of satsuki azaleas

Image credit:

Jim Trumbly

Image credit:

William C. Miller III

Image credit:

William C. Miller III

Sports:
‘Kusudama’, sport of ‘Shinnyo-no-Tsuki’

Offspring:
‘Taihei’, cross: ‘Shinnyo-no-Tsuki’ x ‘Zuio’
‘Gettoku’, cross: ‘Banka’ x ‘Shinnyo-no-Tsuki’
‘Brocade Pillow’, cross: ‘Nancy of Robinhill’ x ‘Shinnyo-no-Tsuki’
‘Everest’, cross: R. mucronatum x ‘Shinnyo-no-Tsuki’
‘Martha Hitchcock’, cross: R. mucronatum x ‘Shinnyo-no-Tsuki’
‘Kocho-no-Mai’, cross: ‘Kami-no-Yamakirin’ x ‘Shinnyo-no-Tsuki’
‘Holly Springs Double Delight’, cross: ‘Nancy of Robinhill’ x ‘Shinnyo-no-Tsuki’
‘Grace Freeman’, cross: Vittatum X R.mucronatum x ‘Shinnyo-no-Tsuki’
‘Banjo-no-Tsuki’, cross: ‘Zuio’ x ‘Shinnyo-no-Tsuki’
‘Matsu-no-Hikari’, cross: ‘Banka’ x ‘Shinnyo-no-Tsuki’
‘Layne Ashlee’, cross: ‘Christina’ x ‘Shinnyo-no-Tsuki’
‘Samantha Michelle’, cross: ‘Christina’ x ‘Shinnyo-no-Tsuki’
‘Elizabeth Cosby’, cross: ‘Saybrook Glory’ x ‘Shinnyo-no-Tsuki’
‘Kathleen Vines’, cross: ‘Nancy of Robinhill’ x ‘Shinnyo-no-Tsuki’
‘Higasa’, cross: ‘Banka’ x ‘Shinnyo-no-Tsuki’
‘Painted Tips’, cross: ‘Seedling 38/45 x Cavendishii’ x ‘Shinnyo-no-Tsuki’
‘Holly Springs Poignant’, cross: ‘Nancy of Robinhill’ x ‘Shinnyo-no-Tsuki’
‘Blue Ice’, cross: ‘Nancy of Robinhill’ x ‘Shinnyo-no-Tsuki’
‘Harbinger’, cross: ‘Ivory’ x ‘Shinnyo-no-Tsuki’
‘Holly Springs Whipped Cream’, cross: ‘Nancy of Robinhill’ x ‘Shinnyo-no-Tsuki’