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Indian azalea 'Chinzan'

Azalea indica

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Chinzan is a popular variety of Indian azalea, which belongs to the Azalea genus (Azalea indica 'Chinzan'). Chinzan is a variety of hybrid Indian azalea .

Tiny dark-green pointed leaves with salmon pink flowers. Blooms spring, summer and fall. Forever and Ever azaleas are prolific blooming varieties that bloom several times throughout the growing season, most in spring and fall. 2-3 feet tall. Part sun to shade.

It grows mainly as a Perennial, which means it typically grows best over a long period (from 3 years+). Chinzan is known for growing to a height of approximately 14.85 feet (that's 4.57 metres in metric) with a shrub-like habit.

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How to grow Indian azalea 'Chinzan'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys dappled sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Chinzan is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Chinzan are Zone 4 and Zone 9. Ensure your soil is combination and has a ph of between 4.5 and 6.0 as Indian azalea is a moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Chinzan from seed

Transplanting Chinzan

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Chinzan is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Chinzan