Azalea indica Only One Earth

Common Name:
Azalea ‘Only One Earth’

Description:
Azalea ‘Only One Earth’ is a vibrant evergreen azalea admired for its large, open blooms in brilliant clear pink tones that create a cheerful and eye-catching display from late winter through to spring. The elegant flowers feature softly ruffled petals and subtle deeper pink markings through the throat, contrasting beautifully 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 reliable seasonal colour is desired. Well-suited to Melbourne’s temperate climate, ‘Only One Earth’ 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 bright floral display, evergreen structure, and dependable 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:

• Bright pink
• Clear pink
• Rose 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