Name: Rhododendron "White Azalea" 20Liter
SKU: RN042
Price: 359.0 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Rhododendron "White Azalea" 20Liter

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Product Details

Weight: 20.00 kg

🌸 Azalea “White” – White Azalea

Botanical Name: Rhododendron spp. (Azalea Group)
Common Names: White Azalea, Evergreen Azalea, Garden Azalea, Japanese Azalea

📌 Product Description

White Azalea is a stunning evergreen flowering shrub known for its masses of pure white blooms that create an elegant and timeless garden display in late winter to spring. The large, trumpet-shaped flowers contrast beautifully against its lush, dark green foliage, making it ideal for brightening shaded garden areas.

Azaleas are especially popular in formal gardens, woodland settings, and containers, offering a refined and sophisticated look. Perfect for temperate and subtropical regions of South Africa, White Azalea thrives in cooler conditions with protection from harsh afternoon sun.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 0.8 – 1.5 m
Spread: 0.8 – 1.5 m
Growth Habit: Compact, rounded evergreen shrub
Growth Rate: Moderate

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Partial shade to morning sun; protect from hot afternoon sun
Soil: Well-draining, acidic soil rich in organic matter
Water:
- Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
- Avoid letting soil dry out completely
Feeding: Use acid-loving plant fertiliser in spring and summer
Maintenance:
- Prune lightly after flowering if shaping is required
- Mulch annually to retain moisture and maintain soil acidity

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Autumn or early spring
Flowering Season: Late winter to spring
Growing Season: Spring and summer
Climate Suitability: Temperate and subtropical regions
Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost; protect from severe cold

🌼 Additional Benefits

Elegant pure white blooms
Evergreen foliage for year-round structure
Ideal for shaded or semi-shaded gardens
Perfect for containers and patios
Adds brightness to darker garden areas

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Woodland and shaded gardens
✔ Formal borders
✔ Container and patio planting
✔ Mixed shrub beds
✔ Courtyard gardens

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