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Close-up of vibrant red flowers with green leaves in a natural setting

Close-up of vibrant red flowers with green leaves

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Red flowers with green leaves in a garden setting

Close-up of red azalea flowers with green leaves

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Plant Nest

Azalea hybrida Scarlet Dragon

Name: Azalea hybrida Scarlet Dragon
Brand: Plant Nest
Price: 15.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

Hardy evergreen azalea with glossy green foliage and vivid bright red flowers, blooming in spring and spot flowering through autumn and winter

$19.95

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Pot size:

12cm

Variant

Free Delivery to Melbourne Metro for Orders over $750.00*

Quick Facts

Position

Full sun, semi shade to shade.

Size

60cm-1m high × 60cm-1m wide, rounded form.

Water

Medium water requirements, particularly during warmer months.

Uses

Borders, pots, mass planting, understorey, shaded gardens, courtyards, and formal designs.

Description

Azalea hybrida Scarlet Dragon is a hardy evergreen shrub valued for its glossy dark green foliage and vivid red flowers that appear heavily in spring, with repeat flowering in autumn and occasional winter colour in mild Australian climates. Its compact, naturally rounded habit makes it an excellent choice for low hedging, borders, and container planting in Melbourne and other temperate regions. Well suited to well drained soils and sheltered positions, this azalea provides long term structure and seasonal colour without excessive maintenance.

Key Features:

Striking bright red single flowers creating strong seasonal colour.
Spot flowers through autumn and winter for extended interest.
Compact evergreen rounded habit suits small and formal gardens.
Glossy dark green foliage provides year round appeal.
Excellent for borders, mass planting, pots, and shaded gardens.

Growing & Care Guide

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types provided drainage is good.
Light: Full sun to shade, with protection from harsh afternoon sun.
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, particularly during flowering and establishment.
Fertiliser: Apply a slow release fertiliser annually in spring to support healthy growth.
Maintenance: Light prune after flowering to shape and remove spent blooms.
Flowering: Heavy spring flowering with repeat blooms in autumn.

Landscaping Ideas

Plant Azalea hybrida Scarlet Dragon as a low hedge along paths, in layered shrubborders, or mass planted beneath established trees. It works particularly well alongside camellias, gardenias, and other acid loving plants commonly used in Melbourne landscapes.

Expert Tip

Regular deadheading and light pruning will help maintain shape and extend the flowering season.

FAQ's

Q: Does Scarlet Dragon grow in full sun?

Yes, but it performs best with morning sun and afternoon shade.

Q: Is it evergreen?

Yes. It keeps foliage year round.

Q: Is it suitable for pots?

Yes. Its compact rounded habit suits container growing well.

Why Choose Plant Nest?

At Plant Nest, we make it easy to buy plants online with delivery direct to your door. Every plant is hand-selected for quality, carefully packed, and backed by expert advice so you can grow with confidence.

Plant Nest Azalea hybrida Scarlet Dragon

$19.95

$15.95

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