Azalea Dr Koester

Common Name:
Azalea Dr Koester

Description:
Azalea Dr Koester is a stunning evergreen azalea admired for its vibrant clusters of rich salmon-pink to coral-pink flowers that create a brilliant display from late winter through to spring. The masses of trumpet-shaped blooms contrast beautifully against the small, glossy green foliage, making this variety a standout feature in shaded garden beds, woodland settings, and decorative pots. Compact and dense in habit, ‘Dr Koester’ is ideal for low hedging, borders, and mass plantings where reliable seasonal colour is desired. Well-suited to Melbourne’s temperate climate, this azalea thrives in part shade with protection from harsh afternoon sun and drying winds. It prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil rich in organic matter. Its tidy growth and prolific flowering make it a popular choice for both traditional and contemporary gardens.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 0.8–1.2 m
• Width: 1–1.5 m

Aspect:

• Part Shade
• Full Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Coral pink
• Salmon pink

Key Attributes:

• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Evergreen
• Perennial
• Suitable for Borders
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Pots
• Woodland garden plant

Toxicity:
Toxic if ingested. All parts of azaleas contain grayanotoxins and are poisonous to humans, dogs, cats, horses, and livestock. Consumption may cause vomiting, drooling, weakness, and more serious symptoms if large quantities are eaten.

Companion Plants:

• Camellia
• Clivia
• Daphne
• Ferns
• Gardenia
• Hellebore
• Hydrangea
• Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)
• Pieris japonica
• Rhododendron