Azalea indica George n Dragon

Common Name:
Azalea ‘George n Dragon’

Description:
Azalea ‘George n Dragon’ is a spectacular evergreen azalea admired for its dramatic bi-colour blooms featuring crisp white petals splashed and flared with vivid crimson-red markings. Flowering prolifically from late winter through to spring, the uniquely patterned flowers create a bold and eye-catching display against the dense, glossy dark green foliage. Its compact and rounded growth habit makes it ideal for decorative pots, borders, low hedging, and woodland-style gardens where striking seasonal colour is desired. Well-suited to Melbourne’s temperate climate, ‘George n Dragon’ 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 prized for its unusual flower patterning, evergreen foliage, 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:

• White
• Crimson red
• Red and white bi-colour

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