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Azaleas can be either deciduous or evergreen and the two are really very different.
Evergreen Azaleas are really like very small compact Rhododendrons and enjoy similar growing conditions i.e. rich soil that has an acid pH and perhaps a nice leafy layer of mulch. Most prefer a little afternoon shade but this is not absolutely essential as long as the surface roots don't dry out. There are mainly 2 groups of evergreen Azaleas grown in New Zealand. Azalea indica which has large showy flowers in single or double forms and the brightest of shades. Azalea kurume is not quite as bold and brassy as A. indica and has small rounded leaves and dainty little single blooms. The size of the blooms is more than made up for in quantity. This Azalea is very long flowering and the blooms are produced in absolute profusion. A. Kurume is more cold tolerant as well. Both varieties are invaluable for winter display and mass planting.
If you want something a little more dramatic then it would be worth considering deciduous Azaleas. These come in very hot shades of orange, yellow and gold along with quieter pastels. Many are strongly perfumed. Extremely hardy to cold yet tolerant of quite a lot of sun. Grow them in the same soil conditions as other Rhododendron/Azalea forms, mulch regularly and they will be happy. The large flowers appear in spring and are simply breath-taking. The new foliage often has an attractive bronze undertone but eventually turns green. In autumn the foliage changes again and provides an excellent colourful display.
So no matter if an Azalea is really a Rhododendron, when the debate about the name ends their beauty will still endure.
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aka Evergreen Azalea
Outstanding bloomer displaying snow-white blooms with distinctive chartreuse blotch on throat from late winter to mid spring. Useful as low hedge or showy landscape accents. Nice in containers. Evergreen. Plant in slightly acid soil plant. Prefers semi-shade.
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 80cm x 100cm
Azalea Alaska
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
Azalea Alaska
Current Stock Height: 25/30 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$39.99
aka Evergreen Azalea
Encore Azaleas are more sun tolerant than other azaleas and are re-bloomers with rich, colourful blooms in spring, summer and autumn. This striking variety stands out in any landscape with its blazing display of colour.
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Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 90cm x 100cm
Azalea Autumn Embers
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$34.99
aka Evergreen Azalea
A stunning evergreen Azalea with rich red flowers which has its main flush in Spring. A tidy growing evergreen shrub but best with good soil and with some summer shade. Good for in the garden or in a container on the deck with regular watering.
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 75cm x 90cm
Azalea Fire Bird
Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
aka Evergreen Azalea
Rose Queen a evergreen shrub with mid- to dark green leaves and, in spring, clusters of funnel-shaped, semi-double, ruffled, rose-pink flowers with deep red blotches. Happiest in part shade, mulch the roots well to keep cool in summer.
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x cm
Azalea Rose Queen
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
aka Evergreen Azalea
A very pretty evergreen Azalea with deep violet double blooms that smother the bush for a long period near the end of winter to mid spring. Well behaved and easy to grow it is ideal for mass planting in morning sun or semi-shade. Avoid lime.
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 75 x 75
Azalea Violacea Multiflora
Current Stock Height: 20/40 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
Azalea Violacea Multiflora
Current Stock Height: 15/20cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$39.99
aka Mexican Orange Blossom
A wonderful easy care shrub with a neat and tidy habit. Narrow dark green aromatic foliage that always looks good. In spring and summer masses of white star shaped flowers open from pale pink buds. Will grow in sun or part shade, prefers an acid soil but overall is really quite tolerant. Evergreen
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
Choisya White Dazzler
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$29.99
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