deciduous azaleas nz
Discover the vibrant charm of deciduous azaleas in NZ gardens. With eye-catching blooms and dynamic seasonal foliage, deciduous azaleas are a favourite choice for gardeners looking to add striking colour and texture to their outdoor spaces. These versatile shrubs not only brighten the spring landscape but also offer beautiful autumn leaf colour, making them a standout feature in New Zealand gardens. Whether you’re an avid collector or just beginning your azalea journey, you’ll find a diverse selection suited to NZ’s varied climate and soil conditions.
Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)
Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is a variety of the commonly known, Mountain Ash, and is a small-sized, deciduous with impressive characteristics. Large clusters of cream-white flowers are produced in spring which result in masses of bright red-orange berries which can remain on the tree into winter. It bears lush, lime green foliage which develops light orange tones in autumn before falling as it grows to 7 m tall and 5 m wide. Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is commonly grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, used in avenue plantings, or included in a cottage garden.
Azalea 'Dr Van Slyieken' (Azalea Dr Van Slyieken)
Azalea Dr Van Slyieken is a stunning evergreen azalea admired for its masses of colourful blooms and compact rounded growth habit. Flowering generously through spring, this attractive shrub adds vibrant seasonal colour and year round structure to gardens throughout New Zealand. Its glossy green foliage remains lush and tidy across the seasons, making it ideal for borders, woodland gardens, patios, and container planting. Azalea Dr Van Slyieken is easy to grow and creates a refined feature that complements both traditional and contemporary landscape styles.
