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autumn flowering azaleas

Autumn flowering azaleas bring a gorgeous burst of colour to your garden just when most other plants are winding down for the year. These special azaleas have been bred to deliver an exceptional display in the cooler months, transforming your outdoor spaces with vibrant blooms from late autumn and often into early winter. Whether you’re seeking a new statement shrub or hoping to fill your garden with year-round interest, autumn flowering azaleas are an outstanding choice for New Zealand gardeners.

Cornus 'Cherokee Chief' specimen tree with masses of pink flowers in late winter.

Cornus Cherokee Chief

Cornus 'Cherokee Chief' is a small, deciduous tree grown for its impressive flowering and attractive form. Masses of rose-red flowers are borne in spring just as the new foliage begins to emerge.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 12.00 m
Spread: 7.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Japanese
Cornus 'Eddies White Wonder' white flowers held on trailing stems.

Cornus 'Eddie's White Wonder'

Cornus 'Eddie's White Wonder' is a deciduous dogwood tree renowned for its impressive spring blossoms and vibrant autumn foliage. This hybrid cultivar, a cross between Cornus florida and Cornus nuttallii, features large, showy white flowers that appear in spring, followed by red berries in autumn.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 6.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Azalea 'Silver Anniversary'

Azalea 'Silver Anniversary' is an elegant evergreen azalea prized for its beautiful white flowers that are often lightly flushed with pink during...

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Azalea 'Happy Days'

Azalea 'Happy Days' is a delightful evergreen azalea that produces masses of bright pink flowers during spring. The vibrant blooms sit above glossy...

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Azalea 'Kosmos'

Azalea 'Kosmos' is a stunning evergreen azalea admired for its vibrant pink flowers that appear in abundance during spring. The colourful blooms sit...

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Azalea 'Red Wings' stunning red flowers amidst dark green foliage.
Azalea 'Red Wings'

Azalea 'Red Wings' is a striking evergreen azalea admired for its vivid red flowers that appear in abundance during spring. The vibrant blooms sit...

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A stunning, pink Azalea 'Garden Party' flower.
Azalea 'Garden Party'

Azalea 'Garden Party' is a charming evergreen azalea that produces masses of soft pink flowers during spring. The delicate blooms sit above glossy...

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A beautiful Sedum 'Autumn Joy' plant in a garden with pink flowers and lush, green foliage.
Sedum 'Autumn Joy'

Sedum 'Autumn Joy', commonly known as Stonecrop, is grown for its stunning flowers and attractive foliage. This herbaceous perennial produces flowers...

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Azalea 'Gardenia Supreme'

Azalea 'Gardenia Supreme' is a stunning evergreen azalea admired for its large elegant blooms and compact rounded growth habit. Flowering generously...

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Azalea 'Paradise Elfin'

Azalea 'Paradise Elfin' is a compact evergreen azalea prized for its masses of colourful blooms and tidy rounded growth habit. Flowering generously...

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Platanus 'Autumn Glory' trees in bags at a plant nursery.
Platanus 'Autumn Glory'

Platanus 'Autumn Glory' is a large, deciduous ornamental tree renowned for its striking foliage and impressive stature. This cultivar of the Oriental...

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A Pyrus 'Autumn Leaves' tree.
Pyrus 'Autumn Leaves'

Pyrus 'Autumn Leaves' is an ornamental pear admired for its vibrant autumn colour display. This deciduous tree produces lush green foliage through...

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Azalea Lucy plant with bright pink flowers.
Azalea 'Lucy'

Azalea 'Lucy' is a beautiful evergreen azalea admired for its masses of colourful blooms and compact rounded growth habit. Flowering generously...

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Azalea indica

Azalea indica is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its masses of vibrant blooms and compact growth habit. Flowering generously through spring...

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Azalea 'Brides Bouquet'

Azalea 'Brides Bouquet' is a beautiful evergreen azalea admired for its masses of elegant white flowers and lush green foliage. This graceful shrub...

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Azalea 'Blue Danube'

Azalea 'Blue Danube' is a striking evergreen azalea admired for its masses of rich purple blue flowers and lush green foliage. This compact shrub...

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Azalea 'Asawa' plant in spring for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
Azalea 'Asawa'

Azalea 'Asawa' is a stunning evergreen azalea admired for its masses of vibrant flowers and compact growth habit. This attractive shrub produces an...

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Acer 'Autumn Glory'

Acer 'Autumn Glory' is a magnificent deciduous maple renowned for its exceptional autumn colour and attractive rounded canopy. The lush green foliage...

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Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon' tree in a garden.
Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon'

Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon' is a standout Japanese maple admired for its glowing apricot and orange toned foliage that brings warmth and vibrancy...

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Rose Flower Carpet Gold

Rose 'Flower Carpet Gold' is a low growing ground cover rose that delivers a bright display of golden yellow blooms across a long flowering season...

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Francoa 'Flower Girl'

Francoa 'Flower Girl' is a graceful perennial that produces elegant spikes of delicate flowers from late spring through summer. Its attractive clumps...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Red' ground cover with masses of red flowers.
Rose 'Flower Carpet Red'

Rose 'Flower Carpet Red' is a popular ground cover rose valued for its rich red flowers and outstanding disease resistance. This tough rose performs...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry' plant with masses of red flowers growing in a pot on a patio.
Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry'

Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry' is a compact ground cover rose valued for its masses of vibrant cherry red flowers and exceptional disease...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet White' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
Rose 'Flower Carpet White'

Rose 'Flower Carpet White' is a popular ground cover rose valued for its masses of pure white flowers and exceptional disease resistance. This tough...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Scarlet' plants with red flowers above lush, green foliage.
Rose 'Flower Carpet Scarlet'

Rose 'Flower Carpet Scarlet' is a low growing ground cover rose that produces a bold display of scarlet red flowers over a long season. Its spreading...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Pink' stunning pink flowers.
Rose Flower Carpet Pink

Rose 'Flower Carpet Pink' is a low growing ground cover rose loved for its masses of clear pink flowers, spreading habit, and dependable garden...

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A Ginkgo 'Autumn Gold' specimen tree with colourful, yellow foliage in autumn.
Ginkgo 'Autumn Gold'

Ginkgo 'Autumn Gold' is grown for its impressive and colourful foliage. It produces distinctive, fan-shaped, rich green leaves which turn bright...

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Azalea 'Autumn Twist'

Azalea 'Autumn Twist' is a stunning evergreen azalea admired for its vibrant blooms and extended flowering season. This attractive shrub produces...

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Azalea 'Autumn Empress'

Azalea 'Autumn Empress' is a stunning evergreen azalea admired for its masses of vibrant blooms and extended flowering season. This attractive shrub...

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Azalea 'Autumn Carnival'

Azalea 'Autumn Carnival' is a stunning evergreen azalea admired for its masses of colourful blooms and repeat flowering habit. This attractive shrub...

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Azalea 'Autumn Princess'

Azalea 'Autumn Princess' is a stunning evergreen azalea admired for its masses of colourful blooms and repeat flowering habit. This attractive shrub...

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Azalea 'Autumn Bravo'

Azalea 'Autumn Bravo' is a stunning evergreen azalea admired for its masses of colourful blooms and repeat flowering habit. This attractive shrub...

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What Makes Autumn Flowering Azaleas Special?

Unlike traditional azaleas that typically bloom in spring, autumn flowering azaleas have been carefully selected to put on a second show after the summer heat fades. This extended flowering season makes them perfect for adding colour to borders, shrub beds, and containers at a time when most plants are past their prime. They’re an ideal choice for those who want to enjoy plenty of floral interest in the shoulder seasons.

Popular Varieties of Autumn Flowering Azaleas

There’s a wide range of autumn flowering azaleas to suit every taste and garden style. Some outstanding options include Azalea Autumn Embers (Autumn Embers Azalea), well-loved for its fiery orange-red blooms that glow in low autumn light. For a splash of cool-toned colour, Azalea Autumn Amethyst (Autumn Amethyst Azalea) features stunning violet-purple flowers.

For gardeners who love pink, Azalea Autumn Carnival (Autumn Carnival Azalea) is a top pick with its frilly, carnival-bright blossoms. If you prefer a two-toned effect, Azalea Autumn Princess (Autumn Princess Azalea) blends salmon-pink blooms with attractive bronzed foliage in autumn. For a more compact option, Azalea Autumn Ruby (Autumn Ruby Azalea) offers masses of small, vivid ruby-red flowers perfect for shadier spots.

How to Grow Autumn Flowering Azaleas in New Zealand

Autumn flowering azaleas thrive in dappled shade with well-drained, acidic soil. When planting, choose a sheltered position that’s protected from harsh afternoon sun and strong winds, both of which can scorch the tender new blooms. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, and water regularly during dry autumn spells.

These azaleas are generally hardy and require little maintenance—just a light trim after flowering to keep their shape and encourage bushy growth. Feed with an acid-loving plant fertiliser in late winter or early spring for best results.

Why Choose Autumn Flowering Azaleas for Your Garden?

With their sensational blooms when most gardens are fading, autumn flowering azaleas are a wonderful way to extend the flowering season in your New Zealand garden. They create a warm, welcoming atmosphere, attract pollinators, and look beautiful teamed with rhododendrons, camellias, and evergreens.

Enhance your garden this season with standout varieties like Azalea Autumn Embers (Autumn Embers Azalea), Azalea Autumn Amethyst (Autumn Amethyst Azalea), Azalea Autumn Carnival (Autumn Carnival Azalea), Azalea Autumn Princess (Autumn Princess Azalea), and Azalea Autumn Ruby (Autumn Ruby Azalea)—and enjoy masses of autumn flowers year after year.

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