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Azalea 'Mandarin Lights'

Mandarin Lights' Azalea

Mandarin Lights' Azalea

Format

Exposure

  • Partial shade

Rusticity

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

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

Spacing
59 - 78 in.
Spread
47 - 78 in.
Height
47 - 59 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Bushy

Flowering colours:

  • Red
  • Orange

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

Resistance:

  • Cold

Attract:

  • Butterflies
  • Pollinators

Use:

  • Flowerbeds
  • Open ground
  • Clumps

Attribute:

  • Fragrant
  • Early flowering

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