Azalea Rose Glitters

Common Name:
Azalea ‘Rose Glitters’

Description:
Azalea ‘Rose Glitters’ is a vibrant evergreen azalea celebrated for its masses of brilliant rose-pink blooms that create a dazzling display from late winter through to spring. The open flowers feature vivid pink-red tones with lightly ruffled petals and prominent stamens, standing out beautifully against the dense, glossy dark green foliage. Flower buds emerge in deep pink clusters, adding extra seasonal interest before opening fully. Compact and rounded in habit, this variety is ideal for decorative pots, borders, low hedging, and woodland-style gardens where strong seasonal colour is desired. Well-suited to Melbourne’s temperate climate, ‘Rose Glitters’ 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 vibrant 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:

• Rose pink
• Bright pink-red
• Deep rosy pink

Key Attributes:

• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Evergreen
• Perennial
• Suitable for Borders
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Pots
• Sun tolerant
• 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