Azalea Mixed Colours 5 Liter

Product Name: Azalea
Botanical Name: Rhododendron spp.
Common Name: Azalea

Product Description

Azaleas are classic, flowering shrubs admired for their abundant, showy blooms produced in shades of pink, red, white, purple and bi-colours. They are ideal for garden beds, borders, woodland gardens, patios and containers, bringing vibrant colour and seasonal interest to shaded or semi-shaded spaces. With proper care, azaleas are long-lived plants that flower reliably year after year and are especially well suited to many regions of South Africa with mild, frost-free winters.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: Typically 0.8 m – 2 m, depending on variety
• Spread: Approximately 1 m – 2 m
• Compact varieties remain smaller and are well suited to pots, while larger varieties form dense, rounded shrubs in the garden.

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Partial shade to filtered sunlight. Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal. Avoid harsh midday sun.
• Soil: Acidic, well-drained, organic-rich soil (pH ±4.5–6). Not tolerant of alkaline or lime-rich soils.
• Watering: Regular watering is essential, especially during flowering and warm weather. Soil should remain moist but never waterlogged.
• Mulching: Mulch well with pine bark or compost to retain moisture and maintain soil acidity.
• Temperature: Prefers cool to mild climates; protect from heavy frost and extreme heat.
• Feeding: Use an acid-loving fertiliser after flowering and during the growing season.

Planting & Seasonal Guidance (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Autumn and early spring are ideal, allowing roots to establish before extreme heat or cold.
• Growing Season: Active vegetative growth occurs from spring through summer.
• Flowering Season: Main flowering typically occurs in late winter to spring, depending on variety and local climate.
• Pruning: Light pruning should be done after flowering, not later than early summer, to avoid removing next season’s buds.