Tama-no-Hada Azalea
Rhododendron ‘Tama-no-Hada’ (Satsuki Hybrid)
Plant Details
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7a-9b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Shrub
Height at Maturity: 24-30″
Width at Maturity: 3-4′
Spacing: 2-3′ for solid borders or hedges; 6’+ for space between plants
Flower Color: White, Light Pink, Solid Pink, Coral, Red, Red Blotched
Flower Size: Large, up to 5 inches across!
Flowering Period: Mid Spring to Early Summer, Possibly Fall in some areas
Flower Type: Single
Fragrant Flowers: No
Foliage Color: Medium Green, Dark Green
Fragrant Foliage: No
Berries: No
Berry Color: NA
Sun Needs: Morning Sun with Dappled or Afternoon Shade, All Day Filtered Sun,
Water Needs: Average
Soil Type: Clay (amended), Loam, Sand (amended), Silt
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist
Soil pH: 5.5 – 6.5
Maintenance / Care: Low
Attracts: Visual Attention
Description
A multi-color flowering beauty with GINORMOUS flowers up to 5 inches across, ‘Tama-no-Hada’ is a rare Satsuki hybrid evergreen azalea whose immense white flowers are heavily striped, streaked or splashed in coral and/or red shades. Solid color flowers also occur as do red-blotched ones. The flowers also vary in size and shape and are borne in abundance later in the season from May to June, extending the azalea blooming season in your garden. The leaves also vary widely in size and shape, usually lance-shaped to elliptic. The plant itself grows to about 2 feet tall with spreading branches that will cascade down walls or the sides of pots and planters. A truly amazing Azlaea that is anything but boring and sure to be a conversation piece!
History
The Satsuki Japanese azaleas are believed to have originated several hundred years ago from natural crosses between R. indicum and R. tamarae. Later, horticulturists continued the crosses between these two species as well as others.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing in a low mound 24 to 30 inches tall and 3 to 4 feet wide at maturity, ‘Tama-no-Hada’ Azalea is ideal for use as a specimen in small garden spaces and containers 12 inches or more in diameter. In larger landscape borders or home foundation plantings plant it in groupings to masses or as a border along paths. A fine addition to Asian-theme gardens, Azalea gardens, pink theme gardens, cottage gardens, and partially shaded woodland gardens.
Suggested Spacing: 2-3 feet apart for solid borders or low hedge; 6 feet or more apart for space between plants
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Note: For our customers who live and garden north of USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a, where this Azalea variety is not winter hardy outdoors, you can enjoy it in containers that can be moved indoors during winter and placed back outside when temperatures warm up in spring.
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. Does not require pruning however responds well to a light annual pruning after bloom.
Helpful Articles
Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Azaleas.
Planting Evergreen Azaleas In The Ground & In Pots
Fertilizing & Watering Evergreen Azaleas
Pruning Evergreen Azaleas
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This latest purchase brings me to a total of 12 plants from Wilson Bros this year. The azaleas arrived in excellent condition as did all of my previous purchases. I can’t say enough about the quality of the plants I have purchased. Thanks Wilson Bros!————————————————-You’re very welcome!! 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
I bought this during the fall as my last planting for the season. It arrived healthy and happy, has taken to its spot beautifully, and is growing. I live in an area where Azaleas are very commonplace and fairly ordinary, so I’m looking forward to seeing this unusual specimen perform!————————————————–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
Beautiful healthy azalea plants. A little season worn but completely expected. Packing was superb as usual. Thank you for consistent great service and great plants.—————————————————We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
All orders received. All plants and trees in excellent shape. 66 degrees today and all planted. Exhausted. Thank you very much. More later.————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! Thanks for the kind words! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I received my plants earlier than expected. They were all securely packed, and the plants were in extremely good shape.
I will definitely buy from Wilson Bros again.——————————-Thanks for the kind words! We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
I will definitely buy from Wilson Bros again.——————————-Thanks for the kind words! We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
Plant not in bloom of course but looks healthy and well packaged. Good level of information re the plant for those of us dipping into azalea culture in South. “This is not WASHINGTON state Virginia”. Glad you guys have such a quality website and business ethic!——————————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
I ordered my very first Satsuki azalea, Tama No Hada, from Wilson Bros a couple of weeks ago. The azalea absolutely amazed me when I opened the box. It was flowering beautifully and in great condition. When I had a question after a week I emailed the company and received an incredibly thorough response from Brent Wilson himself. I encourage anyone who is considering mail order plants to give these folks a try. You will not be disappointed.——————————–WBG Reply: Hi Cindy, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Tama no Hada Azalea. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words!! 🙂
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
Plants were very healthy….we’re packed for shipping….Excellent!
I check your stock for plants I want before I go to any other nursery. I’m always pleased with dealing with Spencer! He’s great!——————————–WBG Reply: Hi Laura, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Tama no Hada Azalea. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
I check your stock for plants I want before I go to any other nursery. I’m always pleased with dealing with Spencer! He’s great!——————————–WBG Reply: Hi Laura, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Tama no Hada Azalea. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
Thanks for the beautiful azaleas. They were packed well and look wonderful!————————————–WBG Reply: Hi Anne, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Tama no hada Azalea. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
Ordered 6 of these azalea shrubs…. 3 of the 6 have already died and the other 3 are not doing well. ——– WBG Reply: Hi Bobbi – Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review. being the plant lovers we are, we hate to hear about plants that have died. As you know per our conversation about your azaleas, we have sent out replacements. Just make sure to plant the new ones in a well-drained location and only water if necessary to keep the soil damp to moist but not constantly soggy. Azaleas do not like wet feet. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can help you with. We’re at your service! – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens























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