Azalea indica Mission Bells

Common Name:
Azalea ‘Mission Bells’

Description:
Azalea ‘Mission Bells’ is a vibrant evergreen azalea admired for its masses of rich scarlet-red blooms that provide a bold and eye-catching display from late winter through to spring. The large semi-double flowers feature softly ruffled petals and deep crimson tones that contrast beautifully against the dense, glossy dark green foliage. Compact and neatly rounded in habit, this variety is ideal for decorative pots, borders, low hedging, and mass plantings where strong seasonal colour is desired. Well-suited to Melbourne’s temperate climate, ‘Mission Bells’ 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 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:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Scarlet red
• Crimson 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