Azalea japonica Blue Danube 30 Litre Pot

Azalea Japonica 'Blue Danube' – A Beautiful Azalea with Stunning Blue-Tinged Blooms

Azalea Japonica 'Blue Danube' is a captivating evergreen shrub known for its delicate blue-tinged blooms that create an eye-catching display in late spring. With its elegant dark green foliage, this azalea provides a sophisticated touch to shaded gardens, borders, and containers, offering seasonal beauty and year-round interest.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

• Spring: The plant is adorned with blue-tinged flowers, creating a striking contrast against the rich green leaves.
• Summer: The dark green, glossy leaves maintain their vibrancy, offering structure and texture to the garden.
• Autumn: Leaves may deepen to a subtle reddish-brown hue, adding a touch of fall colour.
• Winter: The evergreen foliage ensures the plant maintains its rich green colour, providing interest during the colder months.

Structure & Form

• Grows to a height of 1–1.2m, with a compact, rounded shape.
• Glossy dark green leaves create a dense backdrop, enhancing the overall appearance.
• Ideal for shaded areas, mixed borders, or container plantings.

Perfect for Various Landscapes

• Shaded Gardens & Woodland Areas – Thrives in partial to full shade, making it perfect for low-light spots.
• Mixed Borders & Foundation Plantings – Adds a unique colour palette to your borders with its soft blue-toned blooms.
• Specimen Planting – Perfect as a focal point or accent in smaller gardens.
• Containers & Patios – Well-suited for pots and containers, brightening up patios and terraces with vibrant flowers.

Growing Conditions & Care

• Position: Prefers partial to full shade, ideal for sheltered, shaded areas.
• Soil: Thrives in moist, well-drained, acidic soil rich in organic matter.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy, suitable for colder climates once established.
• Maintenance: Low-maintenance, requiring only occasional pruning after blooming to maintain shape.

Why Choose Azalea Japonica 'Blue Danube'?

• Unique blue-tinged flowers create a soft yet striking spring display.
• Evergreen foliage ensures year-round interest and structure in the garden.
• Perfect for shaded gardens, thriving in low-light conditions.
• Low-maintenance care ensures easy growth and minimal upkeep.

Perfect Plant Combinations

• Acid-Loving Plants – Pair with Rhododendrons, Pieris, or Camellia for a harmonious, acid-loving garden.
• Evergreens – Combine with Taxus, Skimmia, or Boxwood for added structure and greenery.
• Spring Bulbs – Underplant with Crocuses, Snowdrops, or Daffodils for an early spring colour boost.
• Ferns & Hostas – Pair with Ferns or Hostas for a lush, shaded atmosphere.

Azalea Japonica 'Blue Danube' is a beautiful azalea that provides blue-tinged blooms in spring and evergreen foliage for year-round interest. Its compact form and low-maintenance nature make it ideal for shaded gardens, mixed borders, and containers. Perfect for adding colour and elegance to any landscape.

Azalea japonica Blue Danube 30 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth Purple Semi 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.