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Azalea 'Red Poppy'
Compact bushy shrub with dark green leaves. This shrub grows into a rounded shape. Clusters of large single to semi-double glowing deep red flowers with a satin sheen from late winter to mid spring, with a few in autumn. Grows best in lime-free good soil that does not get too dry. Prefers semi-shade. Hardy.
Genus
Azalea
Species
Cultivar
'Red Poppy'
Common name
Azalea
Family name
Ericaceae
Place of origin
Japan
DETAILS
Height
60 cm
Width
60 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Prefers acidic / lime-free soil. / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Avoid dry soils / Prefers even soil moisture
Exposure
Prefers a semi-shaded site / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Immaculate / Paradise / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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