Mangetsu Evergreen Azalea – Rhododendron ‘Mangetsu’ | White Blooms With Purple Edges | #1 Container Plant

Add rare elegance and compact evergreen beauty to your landscape with this live Rhododendron ‘Mangetsu’, a hard-to-find evergreen azalea prized for its artistic two-tone flowers and naturally sculpted growth habit. This unique satsuki × kurume hybrid produces crisp white blooms edged with rich purple margins, creating a refined and eye-catching display during early to midseason flowering. The broadly funnel-shaped flowers appear in delicate clusters that give the plant a graceful bonsai-like character highly valued by collectors and Japanese garden enthusiasts. Small dark green evergreen leaves and dense tiered branching provide year-round structure and texture, while the naturally compact size makes ‘Mangetsu’ ideal for rock gardens, patio containers, bonsai training, foundation plantings, and smaller ornamental landscapes. Exceptionally cold hardy and slow growing, this elegant azalea offers timeless beauty without overwhelming the garden space. You will receive a healthy live plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Rhododendron ‘Mangetsu’ azalea
✔️ Originally grown in #1 container
✔️ Approximate height: 6–12 inches
✔️ Healthy, rooted evergreen shrub
✔️ Rare compact flowering azalea
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Mangetsu Evergreen Azalea
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Mangetsu’
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Young established plant
Sun Requirements: Partial sun; morning sun with afternoon shade preferred
Soil: Acidic, moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; maintain evenly moist soil
Mature Height: Approximately 1 foot in 10 years
Growth Habit: Dense compact tiered evergreen shrub
Growth Rate: Slow
USDA Zones: 5–8
Cold Hardiness: Hardy to approximately -10°F (-23°C)
Bloom Time: Early midseason to midseason
Bloom Color: White petals with deep purple edges
Flower Size: Approximately 1.5 inches wide
Foliage: Small dark green evergreen leaves
Fragrance: None
Container Friendly: Yes, excellent for bonsai, patios, and decorative containers

💡 Care Tip: Plant in acidic soil with consistent moisture and protection from harsh afternoon sun. Light pruning after flowering helps preserve the plant’s sculpted form and encourages dense branching.