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Azalea indica Alba Magnifica - Magnificent White Azalea

Name: Azalea indica Alba Magnifica - Magnificent White Azalea
Brand: Plant Nest
SKU: Azalea indica Alba Magnifica - 12cm
Price: 15.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

Tall evergreen azalea with glossy dark foliage and large, fragrant white flowers in spring.

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Pot size:

12cm

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Quick Facts

Position

Full sun, semi shade to shade.

Size

Approx. 1.2-1.8m high × 1-2m wide, bushy rounded habit.

Water

Medium water requirements, particularly during warmer months.

Uses

Formal gardens, mass planting, fragrant gardens, topiary, pots, under trees.

Description

Azalea indica Alba Magnifica is a tall growing evergreen azalea prized for its large, showy, and fragrant white flowers that bloom in spring. The elegant blooms feature overlapping petals with a soft golden centre, set against glossy dark green foliage. Well suited to Melbourne and other temperate Australian regions, this variety is commonly used in formal gardens, mass plantings under trees, and as clipped hedging or topiary where height and floral impact are desired.

Key Features:

Large, fragrant white flowers create a striking and elegant spring display.
Tall growth habit makes it suitable for hedging, screening, and feature planting.
Glossy evergreen foliage provides year round structure and visual contrast.
Responds well to pruning for topiary, standards, or formal garden shapes.
Performs reliably in full sun or semi-shade across Australian 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: Mulch well, remove spent flowers, and prune to maintain shape.
Flowering: Spring flowering with strong seasonal fragrance.

Landscaping Ideas

A striking choice for formal gardens, foundation plantings, and massed displays beneath tree canopies. Its height and fragrance make it ideal as a feature shrub near paths and entries. Also works beautifully in topiary or standard forms. Pairs well with camellias, gardenias, Japanese maples, and structured evergreen shrubs.

Expert Tip

Removing spent flower heads after blooming helps direct energy into new growth and improves the following season’s display.

FAQ's

Q: Is Alba Magnifica suitable for hedging?

A: Yes, its upright growth and dense foliage make it ideal for hedging and screening.

Q: Are the flowers fragrant?

A: Yes, this variety is known for its noticeably fragrant spring blooms.

Q: Can it be pruned into shapes?

A: It responds well to pruning and is commonly used for topiary or standard forms.

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 indica Alba Magnifica - Magnificent White Azalea

$19.95

$15.95

On sale