Azalea 'White Dragon'

Common Name:
White Dragon Azalea

Description:
Azalea 'White Dragon' is an evergreen, medium-sized azalea known for its elegant, pure white blooms and dense, lush foliage. This cultivar produces masses of large, frilled, trumpet-shaped flowers in mid to late spring, often with a soft greenish or creamy tinge at the throat, giving the blooms a luminous, refined appearance. The dark green foliage provides a rich backdrop for the bright flowers, and the shrub maintains a compact, rounded shape with moderate growth. Ideal for Melbourne gardens, 'White Dragon' thrives in part shade with protection from harsh afternoon sun and benefits from slightly acidic, well-drained soils rich in organic matter. It’s perfect for shaded borders, understorey planting beneath deciduous trees, or as a feature in pots. Regular watering during dry spells and mulching to retain moisture will help it flourish. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and promote bushiness.

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

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

Aspect:
Part Shade
Full Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:
White
Creamy Green Tinge (in throat, occasionally)

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Perennial
Scented Flowers (mild)
Evergreen
Low Maintenance
Suitable for Hedging
Frost Tolerant (light frost)
Acid-Loving

Toxicity:
Toxic to humans and animals if ingested – all parts, especially leaves and flowers, may cause nausea or vomiting

Companion Plants:
Camellia japonica
Rhododendron spp.
Helleborus x hybridus
Hydrangea serrata
Ferns (e.g. Blechnum or Athyrium spp.)

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