Azalea Japonica Toreador 5 Litre Pot

Azalea Japonica 'Toreador' – Vibrant, Low-Maintenance Evergreen Shrub

Azalea Japonica 'Toreador' in a 5-litre pot is a compact, vibrant shrub that delivers striking red blooms and evergreen foliage throughout the year. With its rich, glossy leaves and show-stopping spring flowers, this azalea is an excellent choice for smaller gardens, containers, and shaded borders, where it adds vibrant colour and structure.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

• Spring: A spectacular display of bright red flowers that create a bold and lively accent in your garden.
• Summer: Dark green foliage continues to provide a lush backdrop, offering texture and contrast.
• Autumn: Retains its evergreen leaves, ensuring consistent greenery even in the cooler months.
• Winter: The plant remains vibrant, maintaining its lush appearance through the winter season.

Structure & Form

• Compact, bushy growth that reaches up to 0.5–1m in height and spread, ideal for smaller spaces.
• Rounded habit, making it perfect for containers, small borders, or accent planting.
• Dense foliage with glossy, dark green leaves, creating a sleek and polished look.

Perfect for Various Landscapes

• Small Gardens & Courtyards – A great choice for compact spaces where space is limited but colour is desired.
• Containers & Patio Planting – Perfect for adding a splash of vibrant color to patios, balconies, or terraces.
• Shaded Borders & Woodland Gardens – Thrives in partial shade, making it ideal for shaded areas or woodland gardens.
• Foundation Plantings – Excellent for planting near walls or in front of larger shrubs for a tiered effect.

Growing Conditions & Care

• Position: Prefers partial shade but can tolerate some sun if the soil remains moist.
• Soil: Thrives in moist, well-drained, acidic soil that is rich in organic matter.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy once established, able to handle a variety of climates.
• Maintenance: Low-maintenance, requiring only occasional pruning to maintain its shape and remove dead flowers.

Why Choose Azalea Japonica 'Toreador'?

• Compact size perfect for small gardens, containers, or borders.
  
• Vibrant red flowers provide a striking spring display.
  
• Evergreen foliage ensures year-round interest.
  
• Hardy and low-maintenance, ideal for busy gardeners.
  
• Glossy, rounded growth habit for a polished, neat appearance.

Perfect Plant Combinations

• Evergreen Shrubs – Pair with Camellias, Rhododendrons, or Pieris for a rich, layered display.
• Perennials – Combine with Hostas, Ferns, or Heuchera for texture and contrast.
• Flowering Bulbs – Plant alongside Crocuses, Tulips, or Daffodils for vibrant spring colour.
• Groundcovers – Use with Vinca minor or Pachysandra for a low-maintenance base.

Azalea Japonica 'Toreador' in a 5-litre pot offers a compact, vibrant, and evergreen presence in your garden. Its bright red blooms and dark green foliage make it perfect for smaller spaces, containers, and shaded borders, adding vibrant color with minimal care.

Azalea Japonica Toreador 5 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Slow Growing Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.