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Back in 2011, i had a call from a mate that was doing so garden renos and did I want an old Azalea?
The obvious answer was yep so off i went and dug it out. it was a largish clump with long leggy stems and he had no idea what variety it was either.
I think that it might be an old stylke Kurume, but if anyone can give a definite ID that will be awesome

Got home and sectioned the clump apart, Cut back hard and potted the various bit up into Kanuma to recover.
The largest section I sold and this little bit was all I kept.

It slowly grew back and was wired when the shoots were young to give direction and style.

12 months later not too radical growth but nice and steady.
A few trims and cutbacks

Ken

In 2015 decided to pot up into a larger Shohin Penny (Mudlark Pottery) pot I had that was about the right size.
one of the trunks died back after potting up but i think it still works fine.
October this year it decided to flower just before our School show, so in the show it went.

I took another pic today with my scissors to as I realised i did not have a size comparison shot of it.

Hope you enjoy

Good inspirational progression. Goes to show us all how some thoughtful collecting and post dig care can result in a quality bonsai.

Nice tree and progression. I recently collected a Kurume as well around 4 weeks ago, just starting to bud, hope mine responds like yours did.