Azalea
Category: Shrub
Ornamental shrub famous for its stunning spring blooms. Its flowers almost completely cover the plant, creating a striking visual effect. Ideal for moist, shaded gardens. Widely used in Japanese-style landscaping and ornamental gardens. It requires certain soil conditions, but rewards you with one of the most spectacular blooms in the garden.
Characteristics
- Watering
- • Moderate to high • Keep the substrate moist • Do not let it dry out completely • Sensitive to extreme drought
- Soil
- • Acidic, rich in organic matter • Very well drained • Keep moisture constant • Does not tolerate calcareous (alkaline) soils
- Blooms
- September – November Extremely abundant blooms Wide range of intense colors
- Exposure
- • Partial shade • Gentle or filtered light • Avoid strong afternoon sun
- Fruit
- Not applicable
- Size
- • Height: 0.8–2 m • Compact, highly ornamental shrub • Moderate growth
- Use
- • Premium ornamental • Japanese-style gardens • Flower beds • Shade gardens
- Propagation
- • Cuttings • Grafting for special varieties