Azalea indica Paloma

Common Name:
Azalea ‘Paloma’

Description:
Azalea ‘Paloma’ is a refined evergreen azalea admired for its large, elegant white blooms that create a luminous display from late winter through to spring. The softly ruffled flowers feature subtle creamy-yellow tones through the centre, 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 clean colour and year-round structure are desired. Well-suited to Melbourne’s temperate climate, ‘Paloma’ 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 pristine floral display, 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:

• Pure white
• White with pale cream-yellow centre

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