Azalea indica Beatrix

Common Name:
Azalea ‘Beatrix’

Description:
Azalea ‘Beatrix’ is a striking evergreen azalea renowned for its large, richly coloured blooms in vibrant scarlet-red to fiery orange-red tones. Flowering prolifically from late winter through to spring, the beautifully ruffled flowers create a dramatic display against the dense, glossy green foliage. Its compact and rounded habit makes it ideal for borders, low hedging, woodland-style gardens, and decorative pots where bold seasonal colour is desired. Well-suited to Melbourne’s temperate climate, ‘Beatrix’ thrives in part shade with protection from harsh afternoon sun and drying winds. It performs best in moist, well-drained, acidic soil enriched with organic matter. This variety is highly valued for its vivid floral display, 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:

• Part Shade
• Full Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Scarlet red
• Orange-red
• Fiery 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