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Azalea japonica 'Florida' Plant - 5Ltr Pot

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Azalea japonica 'Florida' Plant – 5 Litre Pot

Bring vibrant spring colour to your garden with the Azalea japonica 'Florida', a compact evergreen shrub prized for its stunning red flowers and year-round foliage interest. This hardy azalea is perfect for borders, containers, and shaded garden spaces.

Key Features

  • Produces masses of vivid red, funnel-shaped flowers in late spring

  • Compact evergreen shrub ideal for small gardens, pots, and mixed borders

  • Attractive red–green foliage in autumn and winter for added seasonal interest

  • Thrives in partial shade or full sun in sheltered positions

  • Hardy to -15°C, ensuring reliable performance in UK gardens

  • Prefers acidic, moist but well-drained soil, making it ideal for ericaceous beds

Product Description

The Azalea japonica 'Florida' (also known as Rhododendron 'Florida') is a beautifully compact evergreen shrub that brings bold colour and structure to the garden all year round. In spring, it becomes smothered in rich red blooms, each delicately funnel-shaped and highly decorative, creating a striking display in borders, woodland-style gardens or patio containers.

Its glossy oblong leaves remain evergreen throughout the year, turning shades of red and green in colder months for added seasonal charm. With a height and spread of 0.5–1 metre, this azalea maintains a neat, bushy shape that suits smaller spaces or detailed planting schemes.

Thriving in acidic, moist but well-drained soils, 'Florida' grows well in partial shade and tolerates full sun in sheltered positions. Its robust hardiness down to –15°C ensures reliable growth in most UK climates, making it an excellent, low-maintenance choice for gardeners of all levels.

Specifications

  • Botanical Name: Azalea japonica 'Florida' / Rhododendron 'Florida'

  • Brand: Belgium Direct

  • Pot Size: 5 litres

  • Ultimate Height: 0.5–1m

  • Ultimate Spread: 0.5–1m

  • Time to Maturity: 5–10 years

  • Flowering Time: Spring

  • Flower Colour: Red

  • Foliage: Evergreen; red-green tones in autumn/winter

  • Position: Partial shade or full sun

  • Aspect: South- or west-facing

  • Exposure: Sheltered

  • Soil Type: Acidic clay, sand, or loam

  • Moisture: Moist but well-drained

  • Hardiness: Up to –15°C

Care Tips

  • Plant using ericaceous compost to maintain proper soil acidity.

  • Water regularly, especially during dry spells, but avoid waterlogging.

  • Apply a slow-release fertiliser for acid-loving plants in spring.

  • Mulch annually to retain moisture and protect shallow roots.

  • Lightly prune after flowering to maintain a compact shape.

Why Choose This Plant?

Perfect for adding rich spring colour and evergreen structure, the Azalea japonica 'Florida' is an excellent choice for borders, containers, or creating a vibrant focal point. Add this hardy, easy-care shrub to your garden today for reliable seasonal beauty year after year.

The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season.

Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.

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Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

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Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?

Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
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- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
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