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Product Description
Few plants deliver such intensity with so little space as our Azalea japonica Red. Producing vivid red, trumpet-shaped flowers in compact clusters from late April into May, this Azalea brings a bold flash of colour just as many spring bulbs begin to fade. Its evergreen foliage remains glossy and rich green year-round, giving structure and contrast throughout the seasons.
Ideal for containers, borders or woodland planting, this compact shrub prefers moist, acidic, humus-rich soil with good drainage. It will grow well in loam, chalk or sand, as long as moisture is maintained and the soil stays free-draining. Partial shade suits it best, helping to preserve both bloom and leaf colour in hotter conditions.
It matures slowly into a rounded form, typically reaching 75-100 cm in height and spread. Its tidy size and vivid colour make it particularly well-suited to smaller gardens or layered mixed planting.
We suggest pairing this Azalea variety with other acid-loving companions such as Rhododendrons or Ferns to enrich woodland-style borders and support early-season pollinators.
For more varieties, please browse our full range of Azaleas
Plant Size
| Mature Height | 100 cm |
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| Mature Spread | 100 cm |
| Plant Spacing | 100 cm |
Planting Notes
| Planting | Shallow planting required for all Azalea/Rhododendrons |
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| Soil Type | Well drained, light and acid soil |
Growing at a glance…
Azalea are a variety of Rhododendron that will produce very colourful, low growing shrubs in Spring/Summer. Mulch annually with leaf mould to help protect roots and dead head as and when required to do so. Little pruning required for this variety.Shallow plant in fertile, well drained and light/acidic soil.