With their elegant late May and June flowers, Satsuki evergreen azaleas extend the blooming season of the genus Rhododendron from late winter into early summer.
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Read MoreAbove the rock wall at the north end of the garden, a wave of evergreen azaleas blooms brilliant magenta-pink in late April and early May.
Read MoreIn fall and winter, nine “sasanqua” Camellias (Camellia sasanqua) grace our Seattle Japanese Garden with their quiet beauty.
Read MoreSenior Gardener Pete Putnicki gives us insight into how the garden is cared for in the summer months
Read MoreThis month, he teaches us about karikomi, the technique of shrub shaping that is a distinctive element of Japanese gardens.
Read MoreVisitors to the garden often comment on the splendor and beauty of nature and the care and attention that is obviously lavished on the garden. What they are observing and being moved by is the careful, intentional integration of nature and nurture.
Read MoreAn appreciation for passing beauty is essential to fully experiencing the wonders of a Japanese garden in all four seasons.
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