Azalea Kurume – Purple – 2.5 Litre Pot

Azalea Kurume – Purple – 2.5 Litre Pot
Botanical name: Rhododendron (Kurume Group), Azalea Kurume Purple

Fill your garden with spring colour with this purple Kurume azalea. Every spring it's smothered in masses of small, vibrant purple flowers, so thick that they almost hide the foliage, for a truly spectacular display. Once flowering has finished, its small, glossy evergreen leaves keep it looking neat and attractive all year round.

Kurume azaleas are compact, hardy and easy to grow. They're ideal for borders, low hedging, mass planting, shady garden beds and containers. They look especially good under trees or planted alongside camellias, hydrangeas and ferns.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Rhododendron (Kurume Group)
• Common name: Kurume Azalea, Purple
• Pot size: 2.5 litre
• Flowers: Masses of small purple blooms in spring
• Foliage: Small, glossy and evergreen
• Habit: Compact and bushy
• Mature size: Approx. 60–80cm high × 60–80cm wide
• Position: Partial shade or morning sun with afternoon shade; protect from hot afternoon sun
• Soil: Moist, free-draining and acidic. In pots, use an azalea and camellia potting mix.
• Hardiness: Hardy and frost tolerant
• Feeding: Azalea and camellia fertiliser after flowering
• Care tip: Water regularly and mulch to keep the roots cool and moist. Trim lightly straight after flowering to keep it compact and encourage more flowers next year.
• Note: Toxic to pets if eaten.