Description

Overview:

Transform your South London garden with the elegant Azalea Japonica Purple. This stunning, evergreen shrub boasts purple flowers that bloom profusely in spring, creating a show-stopping display in any garden. Known for its compact size and easy-to-care-for nature, it’s the perfect choice for urban gardens, patios, or as a striking feature in mixed plantings. Pair it with other spring favourites like rhododendrons, ferns, or hostas for a truly spectacular display.

Plants supplied in a grower’s pot, decorative pot not included.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 60-90cm (can be kept lower with pruning)


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  Mature Spread: 60-90cm


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  Flower Colour: Purple


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  Flowering Period: Spring


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  Foliage: Evergreen


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  Fragrant: No


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  Growth Rate: Moderate-growing


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates coastal conditions


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  Position: Full sun to partial shade


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil pH: Acid


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  Soil Type: Loam, sand, clay


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  Wildlife Friendly: Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Perfect For:

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  Coastal and urban gardens


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  Container gardening


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  Colourful spring borders


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  Mixed planting schemes

How to Grow:

Plant in acidic, well-drained soil in a sunny or lightly shaded spot. Keep the soil consistently moist, and mulch around the base to retain moisture. Light pruning after flowering will keep the shrub looking neat and encourage more blooms next season. With minimal effort, this hardy beauty will provide years of stunning white flowers and evergreen foliage.