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Product Description
Azalea japonica White fills spring gardens with pure, trumpet-shaped blooms from April to May. Its flowers, pristine and bright, open in dense clusters that seem to glow amid the shrub’s shiny, deep green foliage. Such contrast emphasises the plant’s tidy form and seasonal charm.
This compact, evergreen shrub thrives in moist, acidic, humus-rich soil and is especially suited to light woodland gardens, sheltered borders or containers. It adapts to loam, chalk or sandy soils, provided they drain well and remain moist. Preferring dappled shade, it avoids harsh sun to protect its delicate flowers.
Growing to about 75-100 cm in height and spread, Azalea White offers seasonal colour alongside year-round structure in the garden.
We recommend pairing it with other acid-loving plants such as Rhododendrons or Ferns to create a layered, pollinator-friendly woodland display.
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.