Azalea 'Madelaine'

Common Name:
Madelaine Azalea

Description:
Azalea 'Madelaine' is a refined evergreen azalea cultivar known for its soft cream to pale pink flowers with delicate pink margins and subtle spotting on the upper petals. Blooming profusely in mid to late spring, the elegant, trumpet-shaped blooms appear in dense clusters above glossy green foliage, bringing a light, romantic touch to shaded areas of the garden. Compact and tidy in growth, ‘Madelaine’ is ideal for small spaces, borders, or pots, and works beautifully as part of an understorey planting beneath deciduous trees. It performs best in Melbourne’s climate when positioned in part shade with shelter from harsh afternoon sun. Preferring well-drained, acidic soils rich in organic matter, this azalea benefits from mulching and consistent moisture through the growing season. Light pruning after flowering will help maintain a bushy, compact shape and promote healthy new growth.

Form:
Shrub - Small
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 80 cm – 1 m
Width: 1 – 1.2 m

Aspect:
Part Shade
Full Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:
Cream
Pale Pink with Pink Margins

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Perennial
Evergreen
Low Maintenance
Frost Tolerant (light frost)
Suitable for Hedging
Acid-Loving
Soft Colour Palette – Ideal for Woodland or Cottage Gardens

Toxicity:
Toxic to humans and animals if ingested – particularly the leaves and flowers, which may cause nausea or vomiting

Companion Plants:
Camellia sasanqua
Hydrangea serrata
Heuchera spp.
Ferns (e.g. Athyrium spp.)
Helleborus x hybridus

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public here