Azalea 'Gumpo White'
$52.00 / 2.5G
Satsuki Azalea ·
Description
Azalea 'Gumpo White', commonly known as Satsuki Azalea, is a woody landscape shrub valued for its white flowers. It typically matures 2–6 feet tall and 3–6 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in average, well-drained garden soil. Its native range or documented parentage is cultivated Rhododendron hybrid group, primarily derived from species native to eastern Asia. Its flowers can provide seasonal forage for bees and other beneficial insects. In the landscape, it works well in specimen plantings, mixed borders, and foundation plantings. Good siting and appropriate moisture help maintain its best form through the season.
Benefits
Builds the middle layer of the garden, adding structure between perennials and trees. Creates an early-season lift after winter with fresh color and growth. Supports a more active, living garden with flowers that pollinators can use. Helps make lower-light garden areas feel intentional instead of bare.
Features
White flowers mid-spring; matures about 2 - 6 ft tall and 3 - 6 ft wide
Usage/Use
Woodland garden, foundation planting, spring color
| Azalea 'Gumpo White' | |
| Satsuki Azalea | |
| 'Gumpo White | |
| Semi | |
| Best grown in part sun to part shade with average to moist moisture. | |
| Part Sun to Part Shade; Average to Moist moisture; Acidic, organic, well-drained soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Non-Native | |
| Yes | |
| Cultivated Rhododendron hybrid group, primarily derived from species native to eastern Asia | |
| No |
| 5 - 9 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Part Shade | |
| High Organic | |
| 5 - 6 | |
| 2 - 6 ft | |
| 3 - 6 ft | |
| Medium | |
| 3 - 6 ft |
| Yes | |
| On Old Wood | |
| Mid-Spring | |
| None | |
| White | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Bumblebee | |
| Woodland | |
| Woodland Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Shade-Loving Shrubs | |
| Compact | |
| Long Lived | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Moist Soil | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Medium | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |