Azalea Koromo Shikibu Pink Spider

Azalea ‘Koromo Shikibu’, commonly called the Pink Spider Azalea, is a unique, deciduous hybrid azalea known for its long, narrow, spider-like petals in a soft lavender-pink hue. Its flowers bloom in mid to late spring, creating a striking display. This variety also has fragrant blooms, an unusual trait for azaleas. The foliage is deep green in spring and summer, turning reddish-bronze in the fall.

Grow Zone

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-9

• Prefers a mild climate with some winter chill for best blooming

Height & Width

• Height: 3-5 feet

• Width: 4-6 feet

Uses

• Ideal for foundation plantings, borders, and woodland gardens

• Works well in partially shaded beds or mixed shrub plantings

• Suitable for containers in cooler zones

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Native Range

While ‘Koromo Shikibu’ is a cultivated hybrid, its parent species originate from Japan and China, where azaleas naturally thrive in cool, moist, woodland environments.

Growing Requirements

Light

• Prefers partial shade, especially in hot climates

• Can tolerate morning sun with afternoon shade

Soil

• Requires well-draining, acidic soil (pH 4.5-6.0)

• Enrich with organic matter like peat moss, pine bark, or compost

Watering

• Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy

• Use mulch (2-3 inches) around the base to retain moisture and regulate temperature

Fertilization

• Apply an acid-loving plant fertilizer in early spring and again after blooming

• Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes foliage at the expense of flowers

Pruning & Maintenance

• Prune immediately after flowering to shape and encourage bushiness

• Remove dead or weak branches to improve airflow

• Does not require heavy pruning unless shaping is desired

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Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

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