{"product_id":"alaska-azalea-azalea-indica-alaska","title":"Alaska Azalea - Azalea indica 'Alaska'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlaska Azalea (\u003cem\u003eAzalea indica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alaska') is a small to medium evergreen shrub, growing to about 1.5m high and 2m wide, with large, clear white flowers in spring above dense foliage. It is the azalea to choose for formal gardens, feature planting and flowering hedges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear white blooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large white flowers read crisply against dark green leaves and brighten shaded corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits formal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The white colour and dense, tidy habit sit comfortably beside clipped hedges, paving and pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA medium to large size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m by 2m it is big enough for feature planting or a hedge, with more presence than the dwarf azaleas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves stay on all year, so the shrub still earns its place when the flowers have gone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood in pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is suitable for large containers, where the white flowers make a neat display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. The shrubs meet in a continuous green wall that turns white in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormal and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched pair beside a front door, or a row along a path, gives symmetry with plenty of spring impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a big container and azalea mix, and stand it where the white flowers can be seen from a window or terrace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Alaska Azalea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Azaleas love dappled light, with morning sun, afternoon sun or both. A full sun location may be acceptable but not in a hot, dry, exposed position. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, and established plants cope with light frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in free draining soil rich in organic matter. A potting mix rich in peat moss or humus is ideal in containers. Azaleas prefer acid ground, and yellowing leaves in alkaline soil are a sign to switch to a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks, then continue watering regularly for the first twelve months. Apply a slow release fertiliser formulated for azaleas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after spring flowering to promote a dense habit and flowers next season. Light clipping after flowering keeps a hedge formal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Alaska Azalea as tube stock, 140mm pots in packs of 10 and 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly and is the economical choice for a long hedge, while the pots arrive with more growth already made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur tube stock is supplied by our grower, so it comes and goes. If the tube shows as sold out, the grower has none at the moment: press the notify button and we will email you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/azalea\"\u003eBrowse the full azalea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/azalea-care-guide\"\u003eAzalea care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eBest hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I clip it as a formal hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but only right after flowering. Cutting later in the year removes next spring's flower buds, so a late shear means few blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow wide does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 2m wide and 1.5m high at maturity. Give it room, or plant a row 1m apart if you want the shrubs to merge into a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Azaleas are toxic to cats, dogs and other animals if chewed or eaten. Plant it away from pets, or choose a pet friendly shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790206468415,"sku":"AZA-IND-ALASKA-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790206533951,"sku":"AZA-IND-ALASKA-140MM-P10","price":194.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790206566719,"sku":"AZA-IND-ALASKA-200MM-P6","price":232.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/alaska-azalea-azalea-indica-alaska.jpg?v=1792196239","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/alaska-azalea-azalea-indica-alaska","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}