{"product_id":"sweet-nellie-azalea-azalea-indica-sweet-nellie","title":"Sweet Nellie Azalea - Azalea indica 'Sweet Nellie'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet Nellie Azalea (\u003cem\u003eAzalea indica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sweet Nellie') is a medium growing evergreen shrub, about 1m high and wide, with loose, relaxed double flowers in bright cerise pink each spring. The foliage is small and neat, and in cold weather it turns shades of pink and brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright cerise double flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose, relaxed blooms cover the shrub in spring in a vivid pink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall, neat foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are fine and tidy, which keeps the plant looking refined between flowerings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e In cold weather the leaves turn shades of pink and brown, adding a second layer of interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA compact 1m shrub.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays in scale with small gardens, courtyards and containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits Japanese style planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The neat habit and vivid flowers are at home beside gravel, stone and maples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese style gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a feature shrub in a quiet, shaded setting with maples, ferns and stone. Plant individual shrubs about 1m apart so each reads as its own shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot on a patio brings the pink up to eye level. Use azalea mix, and keep it out of reach of pets that chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeds under trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled light from tall trees suits it, with the fine foliage showing against the bark and mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sweet Nellie 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. Full sun is 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 well drained soil rich in organic matter. Azaleas thrive in acid soil: after planting, spread a layer of pine bark mulch or pine needles, which gradually acidifies the soil as you water.\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 Sweet Nellie Azalea as tube stock and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, while the 200mm pots arrive larger and closer to flowering size.\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=\"\/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-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 do I make my soil more acid for it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpread a layer of pine bark mulch or pine needles after planting. As you water, it gradually lowers the soil pH, and a pot of azalea mix is the simpler option in alkaline ground.\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. Keep it away from pets that browse on plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy have the leaves turned pink and brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is its normal winter colouring. In cold weather the foliage takes on pink and brown shades, then greens up again as it warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790208598335,"sku":"AZA-IND-SWEETN-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790208631103,"sku":"AZA-IND-SWEETN-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/sweet-nellie-azalea-azalea-indica-sweet-nellie.jpg?v=1792196296","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/sweet-nellie-azalea-azalea-indica-sweet-nellie","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}