{"product_id":"carnival-queen-azalea-azalea-indica-carnival-queen","title":"Carnival Queen Azalea - Azalea indica 'Carnival Queen'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarnival Queen Azalea (\u003cem\u003eAzalea indica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Carnival Queen') is a small to medium rounded evergreen shrub, about 1.5m high and wide, with bright pink semi double flowers and gently ruffled edges. Planted in groups it makes a bold block of spring colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright pink semi double flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blooms have softly ruffled edges and sit densely above the leaves, giving a full, lively display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLooks best in drifts.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits mass planting, where the flowers merge into a single wave of pink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tidy rounded habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The naturally rounded shape needs little shaping and sits well in a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves stay on year round, giving structure when it is not in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m it is happy in a large container on a patio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in staggered rows. The rounded shrubs touch as they mature and make a single block of colour in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set at the back or middle of a shaded border, with ferns and liriope in front to fill the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot of azalea mix on a verandah makes an easy seasonal display. Keep the pot where pets cannot chew the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Carnival Queen 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 climates. Established plants cope with light frost, but shelter them from hard frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil rich in organic matter is best. Azaleas prefer acid ground, so mulch with pine bark and avoid lime. If the leaves turn yellow, your soil is probably too alkaline and a pot is the answer.\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. Feed with a slow release fertiliser formulated for azaleas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after spring flowering to promote dense growth and flowers next season. A light trim of tips is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Carnival Queen Azalea as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tube stock is the economical way to plant a drift, though a young plant will take time to flower as heavily as a mature shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability of tube stock depends on our grower. A sold out tube simply means none is on hand right now, and the notify button on this page sends you an email the day it is back.\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\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants for mass planting\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\u003eHow many plants do I need for a drift?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivide the length of the bed by 1m for a single row. For a deeper drift, stagger two rows 1m apart and roughly double the count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get more flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it dappled light, keep it evenly moist and feed with an azalea fertiliser after flowering. Prune right after flowering only, as later cuts remove the buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for dogs and cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Azaleas are toxic to cats, dogs and other animals if eaten, so it is not suitable where pets chew garden plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790206927167,"sku":"AZA-IND-CARNIV-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/carnival-queen-azalea-azalea-indica-carnival-queen.jpg?v=1792196249","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/carnival-queen-azalea-azalea-indica-carnival-queen","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}