Azalea Seikei

Common Name:
Azalea – Seikei

Description:
Azalea ‘Seikei’ is a compact, rounded evergreen shrub cherished for its clean, pure-white, semi-double “hose-in-hose” flowers that bloom prolifically in mid‑spring. Its glossy dark-green oval foliage provides a refined backdrop, maintaining interest year-round. Preferring sheltered morning sun and dappled afternoon shade, it thrives in moist, well‑drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter—ideal for Melbourne’s cool, temperate gardens. Hardy and low-maintenance, ‘Seikei’ benefits from light pruning after flowering to maintain its neat shape. The massed white blooms make it an excellent choice for underplanting, borders, containers, or serene “white garden” schemes.

Form:

• Shrub – Small to Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: ~80 cm

• Width: ~80 cm

Aspect:

• Part Shade

• Full Sun (morning/filtered)

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Pure white

Key Attributes:

• Evergreen

• Suitable for Pots

• Suitable for Borders

• Mass flowering

• Low Maintenance

• Frost Tolerant

• Acid‑loving (ericaceous)

• Elegant semi‑double blooms

Toxicity:

• All parts are toxic to humans and pets if ingested

Companion Plants:

• Camellias – for layered evergreen structure

• Ferns – to complement in part shade with foliage contrast

• Rhododendrons – for seamless colour and form transition

• Japanese maples – enhance with delicate foliage and dappled shade