Azalea Japonica Silver Queen 12 Litre Pot

Azalea japonica 'Silver Queen' is a striking evergreen shrub prized for its elegant white blooms tinged with soft pink, and its attractive year-round foliage. This compact azalea is a popular choice in UK gardens for adding bright, delicate color in spring and structure throughout the year. Its manageable size and ability to thrive in partial shade make it ideal for smaller gardens, woodland settings, and container planting.

Key Characteristics:

• Foliage: The evergreen leaves of 'Silver Queen' are small, glossy, and dark green, providing year-round interest. In colder months, the foliage may take on a reddish or bronze tint, adding a touch of color to the garden during the winter season.
• Flowers: In late spring, 'Silver Queen' produces abundant clusters of white flowers with a faint pink blush. The flowers are funnel-shaped and create a beautiful contrast against the dark green foliage. This soft, subtle bloom is highly ornamental and adds a delicate, refined look to garden spaces.
• Size: This compact azalea typically reaches a height and spread of about 60-80 cm (2-3 feet), making it perfect for smaller spaces, borders, or container planting.

Growing Conditions:

• Soil: Azalea 'Silver Queen' thrives in acidic, well-drained soils rich in organic matter. It does not tolerate alkaline soil, so gardeners with neutral or alkaline soil may need to grow it in containers using ericaceous compost.
• Light: This variety prefers partial shade, making it suitable for planting in areas that receive morning sun and afternoon shade. It can also tolerate dappled sunlight but should be protected from harsh, direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.
• Watering: Regular watering is important to maintain consistently moist soil, particularly during dry spells. However, the soil must be well-drained, as 'Silver Queen' does not tolerate waterlogged conditions.

Uses:

• Borders & Shrub Beds: Its compact size and delicate blooms make it a great choice for mixed borders or as part of a shrub bed where it can provide a burst of color in spring.
• Containers: 'Silver Queen' performs well in containers, making it perfect for patios, terraces, or smaller gardens. Container planting also allows for better control of soil acidity.
• Woodland Gardens: Ideal for woodland gardens or shaded areas under trees where it thrives in the dappled light and rich, organic soil typical of these environments.
• Rock Gardens: Its small size and striking blooms also make it a suitable choice for rock gardens or as a low-growing feature in more formal garden designs.

Azalea Japonica Silver Queen 12 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Semi Hardy Slow Growing Spring White 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.