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Is this a special type or is it grafting or something?
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hi Reece
it is a specific variety of Satsuki azalea(don't know the actual name). i managed to source a small stock plant of this variety earlier this year. will be taking cuttings of it in the coming years.

ugly but interesting

Make sure the cuttings are from the multicoloured branches, otherwise you'll get red or white.

Very cool.

Can I get put on the waiting list B.SENSATIONS?

An amazing amount of work to create something like that whether we like it or not you have to admire the skill level.

bonsaisensation wrote:hi Reece
it is a specific variety of Satsuki azalea(don't know the actual name). i managed to source a small stock plant of this variety earlier this year. will be taking cuttings of it in the coming years.

Wow ok awesome. Another reason for me to drive down there one day....

If you find out the name let us know. I think its beautiful.....

bodhidharma wrote:An amazing amount of work to create something like that whether we like it or not you have to admire the skill level.

Absolutely love it. With different amounts/levels of fertiliser, light, humidity, moisture etc. etc. they produce different shades of colours to. Very complex plant.
Something interesting I found out recently...The satsuki and other bonsai masters in Japan don't mix with each other....

Here is two of my babies. This is the only two with distinct colour variation. I have others that are very faint but showing signs of that. With better horticultural practice they can only improve. That is what makes them so exiting I think. You never know what you get until they open...
They are small but their flowers are huge (in stature) to anybody that can appreciate it. Cant wait for them to open every year..

Another example. I'm still learning about satzuki. Don't even know why this happens. We are still getting to know each other, so for me there is exiting times ahead....
First pic is this year and the second is from last year. See the colour difference (looks more dramatic because of the cell camera. Its actually just slightly different) This year it also has a darker stripe in the flower...

Reece wrote:

bonsaisensation wrote:hi Reece
it is a specific variety of Satsuki azalea(don't know the actual name). i managed to source a small stock plant of this variety earlier this year. will be taking cuttings of it in the coming years.

Wow ok awesome. Another reason for me to drive down there one day....

If you find out the name let us know. I think its beautiful.....

A perfect time to come down to Melbourne is for this special event:

The Satsuki Interest Group is holding its ‘first’ Azalea Bonsai Exhibition on Saturday 14th November & Sunday 15th November, 10:00AM to 4:00PM, at “Bonsai Art” Nursery, 236 Old Dandenong Road, Heatherton.

A stunning display of an array of the most beautiful colors and shapes of flowers … this is an event NOT TO BE MISSED!!!

Cheers, Rudi

JR_J wrote:

Reece wrote:

bonsaisensation wrote:hi Reece
it is a specific variety of Satsuki azalea(don't know the actual name). i managed to source a small stock plant of this variety earlier this year. will be taking cuttings of it in the coming years.

Wow ok awesome. Another reason for me to drive down there one day....

If you find out the name let us know. I think its beautiful.....

A perfect time to come down to Melbourne is for this special event:

The Satsuki Interest Group is holding its ‘first’ Azalea Bonsai Exhibition on Saturday 14th November & Sunday 15th November, 10:00AM to 4:00PM, at “Bonsai Art” Nursery, 236 Old Dandenong Road, Heatherton.

A stunning display of an array of the most beautiful colors and shapes of flowers … this is an event NOT TO BE MISSED!!!

Cheers, Rudi

I would love to Rudi but Ill be away that weekend.......

Please put some photos up!