{"product_id":"nuccio-s-crown-jewel-azalea-azalea-nuccio-s-crown-jewel","title":"Nuccio's Crown Jewel Azalea - Azalea 'Nuccio's Crown Jewel'","description":"\u003cp\u003eNuccio's Crown Jewel Azalea (\u003cem\u003eAzalea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nuccio's Crown Jewel') is a vigorous evergreen shrub, about 1.5m high and 2m wide, with large white single or semi double flowers striped and splashed with vermilion red. It flowers in both spring and autumn, which makes it a generous azalea for colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStriped, splashed flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each white bloom carries vermilion red streaks, so the display is lively and varied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo flowering seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e It blooms in spring and again in autumn, so the colour comes round twice a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigorous and fast growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a healthy, fast growing shrub, so it builds its size more quickly than many azaleas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for low hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m by 2m it is dense enough for a flowering boundary of low to medium height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood in pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is suitable for large containers, which puts the showy flowers close at hand.\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 1m apart in a single row. The shrubs close into a flowering line that carries two bursts of colour a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass displays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Group three or more, 1m apart, for a full block of striped flowers beneath trees or along a shaded boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A big pot by an entry suits it well, as the showy flowers read best up close. Keep pots away from pets that chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Nuccio's Crown Jewel 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 prefer 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. Feed with a slow release fertiliser formulated for azaleas, and top up after the spring flush to support the autumn blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after the spring flowers fade to promote a dense habit and flowers next season. A light trim is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Nuccio's Crown Jewel Azalea as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Because the shrub is vigorous, it catches up fast once the roots are settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you 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\/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\u003eDoes it really flower twice a year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Expect a main flush in spring and a second round in autumn. Feeding after the spring display helps the autumn flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the stripes look the same on every flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The red splashing varies from bloom to bloom, so expect some flowers to be more heavily marked than others.\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 chewed or eaten, so keep it away from pets that browse on plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790208008511,"sku":"AZA-HYB-NUCCIO-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/nuccio-s-crown-jewel-azalea-azalea-nuccio-s-crown-jewel.jpg?v=1792196277","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/nuccio-s-crown-jewel-azalea-azalea-nuccio-s-crown-jewel","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}