Azalea 'Scarlet Dragon'

Common Name:
Scarlet Dragon Azalea

Description:
Azalea 'Scarlet Dragon' is a dazzling evergreen azalea variety, treasured for its vivid, deep scarlet-red blooms and compact, mounded habit. Flowering in mid to late spring, this cultivar produces masses of ruffled, trumpet-shaped flowers that blanket the shrub in a dramatic display of colour. The lush, dark green foliage remains year-round, adding structure and contrast in shaded or semi-shaded garden spaces. Well-suited to Melbourne’s temperate climate, 'Scarlet Dragon' prefers a position in part to full shade with well-drained, acidic soil rich in organic matter. It is ideal for mass planting, borders, low hedging, or as a standout in containers. Regular watering during dry periods and mulching will support healthy growth and flower production. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain its dense shape and encourages 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:
Scarlet Red
Deep Red

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Perennial
Evergreen
Low Maintenance
Suitable for Hedging
Frost Tolerant (light frost)
Acid-Loving
High Visual Impact

Toxicity:
Toxic to humans and animals if ingested – particularly leaves and flowers, may cause vomiting or gastrointestinal upset

Companion Plants:
Camellia japonica
Helleborus x hybridus
Rhododendron spp.
Hydrangea serrata
Hosta spp.

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