Azalea (J) Mary Helen

A compact Japanese azalea with evergreen foliage, ideal for gardens with acidic soil. It produces a showy flush of spring flowers and is best grown in partial shade with moist but well-drained, humus-rich conditions. Suited to borders, containers, and woodland or Asian-style plantings, it benefits from light pruning after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

Position: Partial shade (dappled light)

Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate

Soil: Moist, humus-rich, acidic, well-drained

Hardiness: Hardy in most UK regions

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Plant at a Glance