Higasa Azalea
Rhododendron X Higasa Azalea
The Higasa Azalea is an evergreen shrub lauded for its vibrant, magenta-red blooms and compact habit.
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About this plant
Elevate your landscape with the captivating beauty of the Higasa Azalea. This evergreen rhododendron hybrid boasts an abundance of dazzling magenta-red flowers that create a stunning visual spectacle in spring, offering a dramatic pop of color against its dark green foliage. Ideal for foundational plantings, borders, or even container gardening, the Higasa Azalea maintains a neat, rounded form throughout the year. Its dense growth provides excellent year-round interest and structure to your garden. 'A Cut Above' carefully selects and nurtures each Higasa Azalea to ensure a robust, disease-resistant plant that thrives in your garden, delivering years of continuous beauty and easy maintenance.
Care & maintenance
Requires well-drained, acidic soil. A light, annual pruning after flowering helps maintain shape and promotes denser growth. Fertilize with an acid-loving plant food in early spring.
Quick facts
- Type
- evergreen
- Mature height
- 3-4 feet
- Mature width
- 3-4 feet
- Sun
- Partial shade to full sun (prefers dappled shade in hot afternoon areas)
- Water
- Consistent moisture, especially during dry periods and active growth. Avoid waterlogging.
- Growth rate
- Medium