SCIENTIFIC NAME: Azalea x 'Gumpo Pink' (Satsuki hybrid)

COMMON NAME: Gumpo Pink Azalea

GARDEN SIZE: 2 feet tall x 3 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Slow

USDA ZONE: 7 to 9

EXPOSURE: Filtered sun or partial sun

WATER & SOIL: Keep soil moist but well-drained; prefers soil rich in organic matter

HABIT (FORM): Dense, compact, and twiggy dwarf shrub

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; green foliage

FLOWERS: Light pink, single blooms; showy, blooms in late spring

PLANT ORIGIN: Satsuki hybrid, selected for compact form and vibrant late-season blooms

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Primarily ornamental

FERTILIZING: Apply acidic fertilizer after blooming; mulch to maintain soil moisture and cool root zone

PRUNING: Minimal; prune lightly after flowering if shaping is desired

TOXICITY FLAGS: None specified

USES: Ideal for borders, accents, containers, and low hedges; suitable for foundation plantings and small garden spaces

SPECIAL FEATURES: Evergreen with showy late-spring blooms; coastal exposure tolerant, making it suitable for coastal landscapes