{"product_id":"dancer-azalea-azalea-indica-dancer","title":"Dancer Azalea - Azalea indica 'Dancer'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDancer Azalea (\u003cem\u003eAzalea indica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dancer') is a small to medium rounded evergreen shrub, growing to about 1.2m high and 1m wide, with double flowers in soft shell pink and gently ruffled edges. It is compact enough for a pot and dense enough to make a low flowering hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft shell pink flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Double blooms with ruffled edges give a delicate, layered look in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and rounded.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 1.2m by 1m it stays in scale with small gardens and entries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHedge forming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its dense habit lets neighbouring plants knit together into a low hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves hold all year, so the hedge or border still has structure after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is suited to pots, where the shell pink flowers are easy to enjoy up close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow flowering hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 70cm apart in a single row. The shrubs close up into a low hedge that flowers pale pink in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a soft accent by a gate or in front of a darker evergreen hedge, where the pale flowers show well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and groups.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three plants in a wide pot, or a group of five in a bed, give a gentle spring display. Keep them out of reach of pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dancer 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. Established plants cope with light frost, but shelter them from hard 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 for containers. Azaleas thrive in acid ground, so mulch with pine bark and avoid lime.\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 so it never dries out. 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 a dense habit and flowers next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Dancer Azalea as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. For a hedge, tube stock is the economical option, though the shrubs need time to merge into a continuous line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock is supplied by our grower and is not always on hand. When it shows as sold out, use the notify button on the page and you will be emailed the day it is available again.\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-pots\"\u003ePlants that suit pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need acid soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzaleas grow best in acid, humus-rich soil. Mulch with pine bark, avoid lime, and use a pot of azalea mix if your soil is alkaline and leaves turn yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, as a low flowering hedge about 1.2m high. Plant 70cm apart and trim lightly straight after flowering to keep it dense.\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 alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790207222079,"sku":"AZA-IND-DANCER-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/dancer-azalea-azalea-indica-dancer.jpg?v=1792196258","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/dancer-azalea-azalea-indica-dancer","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}