Azalea Fred Colbert

Common Name:
Azalea ‘Fred Colbert’

Description:
Azalea ‘Fred Colbert’ is a vibrant evergreen azalea renowned for its masses of rich scarlet-red flowers that create a brilliant display from late winter through to spring. The ruffled blooms stand out vividly against the dense, glossy green foliage, bringing bold seasonal colour to shaded garden spaces. Compact and neatly rounded in habit, this variety is ideal for borders, mass plantings, low hedging, and decorative pots. Well-suited to Melbourne’s temperate climate, ‘Fred Colbert’ performs best in part shade with protection from harsh afternoon sun and drying winds, though it can tolerate more sun in cooler conditions with adequate moisture. It prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil enriched with organic matter. This azalea is valued for its reliable flowering, evergreen foliage, and eye-catching colour intensity.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 0.8–1.2 m
• Width: 1–1.5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Scarlet red
• Bright red

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