Satsuki azaleas are late blooming azaleas associated with bonsai

Satsuki azaleas are a group of hybrid cultivars and selections of Rhododendron indicum developed in Japan. They are characterized by producing new growth before they start to bloom in late May. Japanese enthusiasts have long grown satsuki in pots, either as flower display plants or bonsai. The display of satsuki at exhibitions has been a key driving force behind the creation of more and more new varieties of satsuki. Below is an overview of some of the most famous and popular satsuki.