Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The Nuccio's Wild Cherry Azalea is a springtime bloomer with an impressive floral display. Trumpet-shaped flowers are vivid cherry red and have ruffled petals that add extra dimension. Dark red splotches on the interior of the uppermost petal provide a subtle detail and even more visual interest. The Azalea x satsuki 'Nuccio's Wild Cherry' is a broadleaf evergreen with ovate, dark green foliage.
This shrub has a natural mounded form that looks full without any pruning. Create a hedge or lovely flowering border around an outdoor entertaining area. Plant Nuccio’s Wild Cherry along a walkway or foundation wall to soften hard edges. This shrub is easy to maintain and does not require much attention once acclimated. Fragrant flowers appeal to pollinators like bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.
Nuccio's Wild Cherry Azalea Care
The Nuccio's Wild Cherry Azalea thrives in part sun with about 5 hours of sunlight per day. An area with morning sun and afternoon shade will set this shrub up for success. Water weekly or when the soil is dry. Spread organic mulch around the base to retain moisture and protect the shallow root system. Use an acidic fertilizer or a product intended for Rhododendrons annually in the spring.
Azaleas set flower buds the year before blooming, so prune after the flowers fade to avoid interfering with next year’s blooms. Wrap the shrub in landscape fabric for the first few winters when growing Nuccio’s Wild Cherry in the colder reaches of its growing zones.
Nuccio's Wild Cherry Azalea Spacing
The Nuccio's Wild Cherry Azalea grows 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. Plant shrubs 3 to 4 feet apart, center on center, when creating a continuous hedge.
Nuccio's Wild Cherry Azalea Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 7 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Partial Sun (5-6 Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 3-4 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 3-4 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Clumping
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink, Red
- Flower Description
- Pink, Red
- Bloom Time
- Mid-Spring
- Blooms On
-
Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Rich Deep Green
- Foliage Type
- , Evergreen
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Interest, 3 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Nuccio's Wild Cherry Azalea
- Also Known As
- Satsuki Azalea
- Botanical Name
- Azalea x 'Nuccio's Wild Cherry'
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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