Azalea Hatsu Giri

Common Name:
Azalea ‘Hatsu Giri’

Description:
Azalea ‘Hatsu Giri’ is a striking evergreen azalea admired for its masses of vivid deep pink blooms that create a brilliant display from late winter through to spring. The narrow, star-like petals and prominent stamens give the flowers a delicate, spider-like appearance, adding texture and elegance to shaded garden spaces. Set against dense, glossy green foliage, the vibrant blooms provide exceptional seasonal colour and visual impact. Compact and neatly rounded in habit, this variety is ideal for borders, low hedging, woodland gardens, and decorative pots. Well-suited to Melbourne’s temperate climate, ‘Hatsu Giri’ thrives in part shade with protection from harsh afternoon sun and drying winds. It prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil enriched with organic matter. This azalea is valued for its unique flower form, reliable flowering performance, and evergreen structure.

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:

• Deep pink
• Hot 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