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R. (AZALEA) DECIDUOUS sanctum
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Description: Also known as The Shrine Azalea because it was found growing in Southern Honshu in the sacred area of the great shrine of Ise. A rare offering, we grew ours from seed collected in Japan. Flowers are deep pink to red, occasionally white, blooming after the new leaves emerge. The deciduous rhombic leaves appear in groups of 3 and stunningly lustrous. Reported to grow up to 15 feet in the wild—but we doubt it will be taller than 6 to 7 feet in cultivation. An endangered species in Japan.
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