Azalea 'Easter Delight'

Common Name:
Easter Delight Azalea

Description:
Azalea 'Easter Delight' is a compact, evergreen shrub that bursts into bloom in early to mid-spring with masses of soft pink flowers, each with a deeper pink or reddish flare at the throat. This early-flowering variety brings vibrant colour to the garden just as the season begins to warm, making it an ideal choice for adding impact around Easter. The blooms are semi-double and slightly frilled, giving the plant a delicate, elegant appearance. Its neat, mounded habit and small, glossy green leaves make it perfect for borders, containers, or shaded garden beds. Best grown in Melbourne’s part shade conditions, 'Easter Delight' thrives in acidic, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. It is low-maintenance once established and benefits from light pruning after flowering to maintain its shape. An excellent choice for woodland gardens, Japanese-themed landscapes, or understorey planting.

Form:
*Shrub - Small
*Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
*Height: 60–80 cm
*Width: 60–80 cm

Aspect:
*Part Shade
*Full Shade

Flowering:
*Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:
*Soft Pink
*Deep Pink Throat

Key Attributes:
*Suitable for Pots
*Perennial
*Evergreen
*Suitable for Borders
*Low Maintenance
*Acid Soil Lover
*Shade Tolerant

Toxicity:
Toxic to humans and animals if ingested. All parts of the plant are poisonous, particularly to cats, dogs, and horses. Can cause gastrointestinal distress and other symptoms if consumed.

Companion Plants:
*Camellia japonica
*Helleborus orientalis
*Pieris japonica
*Ferns
*Heuchera ‘Marmalade’