Rhododendrons

Rhododendron ‘Satschiko’

Evergreen azalea hybrid

W. Arends, Germany, introduced in 1971

Synonym: ‘Geisha Orangerot’, ‘Geisha Orange’

AGM (2002) 2012

H7

Low compact shrub about 0.75m in height and width after 10 years

Flowers: Trusses of 1-3 funnel-shaped, single flowers; orange red; style red; 8-10 stamens of unequal length, filaments orange red, fading to white: anthers deep brown, almost black

May

Not scented

Foliage: Leaves are small, mid green and shining; hairy on the upper surface; dimorphic. Evergreen

Other Information: R. ‘Satschiko’, also known as R. ‘Geisha Orange’, is a selection from the Aronense Group of ‘Geisha’ evergreen azaleas. The flower shape is slightly unusual and the contrast between the flowers and the anthers is striking. Floriferous. Easy to grow; tolerates full sun. Commercially available