Azalea japonica 'SANDYS FIRE' Japanese azalea
size/type
small shrub,small shrub
usual height
0,5-0,8m
usual width
0,5-0,8m
leaves
evergreen broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
May
location
semi-shade / partial sun
soil type
acidic (peaty)
soil moisture requirements
evenly moist but well-drained
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Japanese azaleas are very popular features of our gardens. In their home climate they grow to relatively substantial shrubs, as opposed to limited sizes in our continental, dry climate. They are very floriferous, maintenance-free shrubs that usually bloom from end April until June.
Description of the plant:
Sandys Fire is an evergreen Japanese azalea from the Fairy Dreams® which comprises of 4 varieties in vivid colours. Sandys Fire produces bright orange red flowers in May for 2-3 weeks. Evregreen leaves are small, broadly elliptic, dark green, and glossy. The plant grows slowly into a dome-shaped, compact, well-branched shrub about 60 cm tall and wide. Azaleas usually need no pruning but can be clipped to shapes from June to early July immediately after flowering. If so, do not use fertilizers enhancing growth rate. The size of new branches would get out hand and spoil the shape you are going to achieve. If can be placed in full sun if grown in excellent soil with equal moisture throughout the season. They need light, permeable soil that is acid, constantly moist (keep azaleas always mulched) and moderately fertile. Use fertilizers for rhododendrons and azaleas, or ericaceous plants. The best soil mix is 1/3 of peat, 1/3 of leaf-mould or lime-free compost, and 1/3 of refined soil from the hole where you are going to plant it. Azaleas have shallow roots, so do not plant them too deep. If leaves turn yellow or fall down after winter it is planted in wet or heavy soil. Hardy to about -27 °C (USDA zone 5b).
Last update 08-01-2024
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