Azalea Guanda Red

Common Name:
Azalea ‘Guanda Red’

Description:
Azalea ‘Guanda Red’ is a vibrant evergreen azalea admired for its large, richly coloured blooms in brilliant scarlet-red tones. Flowering prolifically from late winter through to spring, the lush semi-double flowers create a bold and dramatic display against the dense, glossy dark green foliage. The vivid blooms are lightly ruffled and emerge from deep red buds, adding extra seasonal interest before fully opening. Compact and neatly rounded in habit, this variety is ideal for decorative pots, borders, low hedging, and woodland-style gardens where strong seasonal colour is desired. Well-suited to Melbourne’s temperate climate, ‘Guanda Red’ thrives in part shade but can also tolerate more sun in cooler conditions with adequate moisture. It performs best in moist, well-drained, acidic soil enriched with organic matter. This variety is highly valued for its brilliant floral intensity, evergreen structure, and reliable flowering performance during the cooler months.

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
• Crimson red

Key Attributes:

• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Evergreen
• Perennial
• Suitable for Borders
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Pots
• Sun tolerant
• 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