Azalea 'Mandarin Lights'
Mandarin Lights' Azalea
Mandarin Lights' Azalea
Exposure
- Partial shade
Rusticity
Bloom time
- June
- Early blooming
- Fragrant flowers
- Vibrant colour
- Cold Hardy
- Part-shade
The 'Mandarin Lights' azalea is a true gem for your garden. This variety, native to Asia, stands out for its double, bright orange-red flowers, illuminating your outdoor space with its flamboyant color.
This fragrant shrub is very hardy and blooms in June. Its flower buds can withstand temperatures down to -35 degrees Celsius.
Spectacular Blooming:
- Double flowers, bright red and orange
- Abundant spring flowering
- Long flowering period, 4 to 6 weeks
- Delicate and pleasant fragrance
An Asset for Your Garden:
- Perfect for massifs, borders and rockeries
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- Creates a striking contrast with other plants
- Adds a touch of color and exoticism
Growing Tips:
- Plant the 'Mandarin Lights' azalea in light, acidic, well-drained soil and partial shade.
- Water regularly, especially during dry periods.
- Fertilize once a year in spring with an azalea and rhododendron fertilizer.
- Mulch the soil around the shrub to retain moisture.
- Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape. Pruning is not necessary, as the azalea blooms on old wood.
Plant details
Dimensions
Dimensions
Characteristics
Characteristics
Habit:
- Bushy
Flowering colours:
- Red
- Orange
Plant needs
Plant needs
Watering:
- Tolerates dry
- well-drained soil
Maintenance:
- Easy
- Light pruning after flowering
- addition of mulch recommended
Soil requirement:
- Well-drained soil
- Acidic
Features
Features
Resistance:
- Cold
Attract:
- Butterflies
- Pollinators
Use:
- Flowerbeds
- Open ground
- Clumps
Attribute:
- Fragrant
- Early flowering
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