{"product_id":"red-glitter-azalea-azalea-x-hybrida-red-glitter","title":"Red Glitter Azalea - Azalea x hybrida 'Red Glitter'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Glitter Azalea (\u003cem\u003eAzalea x hybrida\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Glitter') is a compact evergreen shrub, about 1m high and wide, covered in single rose red to coral red flowers each spring. Its simple, vivid blooms and tidy shape make it a natural fit for Japanese style, woodland and container plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibrant single flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Simple, rose red to coral red blooms cover the shrub in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays around 1m by 1m, so it suits small beds, courtyards and pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for Japanese style gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The single flowers and neat habit sit well with maples, mossy stones and gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves hold all year, giving a dark green base for the spring flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks as a low hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a row the shrubs knit together into a low flowering hedge or border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese and woodland gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant under taller trees with ferns and Japanese maples, where its single flowers add a flash of red in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 70cm apart in a single row. The compact shrubs close into a neat low hedge that is rose red in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A glazed or stone pot on a patio suits it well. Use azalea mix and keep pets away, as azaleas are toxic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Glitter 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. Azaleas prefer acid ground, so mulch with pine bark or pine needles and keep lime away from the roots.\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 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 Red Glitter Azalea as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small plant and fills out over the seasons, so allow time for the full display.\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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/creating-a-japanese-inspired-garden-in-australia\"\u003eCreating a Japanese inspired garden\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\u003eWhat goes well with it in a Japanese style garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese maples, ferns, mondo grass and mossy rocks all work, as does raked gravel. Keep the planting simple so the red flowers stand out.\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 that browse on garden plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big a pot does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pot of about 40cm across suits a mature plant. Use azalea mix, water regularly and repot only when the roots fill the container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790208270655,"sku":"AZA-HYB-REDGLI-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/red-glitter-azalea-azalea-x-hybrida-red-glitter.jpg?v=1792196286","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/red-glitter-azalea-azalea-x-hybrida-red-glitter","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}