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orange azalea varieties

If you’re dreaming of a vibrant, showy addition to your garden, orange azalea varieties are a perfect choice. These striking shrubs bring bold splashes of colour in spring and early summer, offering outstanding floral displays with their fiery hues. Whether you’re looking to light up a shady border, add drama to a cottage garden, or create a memorable focal point in your landscape, orange azalea varieties deliver both beauty and versatility. At our New Zealand plant nursery, we offer a curated selection of orange azaleas, each suited for local climates and garden styles.

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Azalea 'Fire Tower'

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Azalea 'Fire Tower' is a vibrant evergreen azalea known for its brilliant red flowers that appear in abundance during spring. The vivid blooms contrast beautifully with glossy green foliage and create a striking display in New Zealand gardens.

From $32.95

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 70 cm
Spread: 70 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
Choisya ternata with lush foliage and white flowers.

Choisya ternata (Mexican Mock Orange)

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Choisya ternata, commonly known as Mexican Orange Blossom, is a lush, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy green foliage and clusters of fragrant white flowers that appear in spring and often again in autumn. Thriving in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil, it’s perfect for NZ gardens as a hedge, border, or feature plant.

From $24.77

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock, White
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Chaenomeles 'Double Take Orange'

Chaenomeles 'Double Take Orange' is a compact deciduous shrub prized for its spectacular display of large, double orange flowers. The vibrant blooms...

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Orange foliage on Carex testacea.
Carex testacea

Carex testacea, commonly known as Orange Sedge, is a striking New Zealand native grass admired for its fine, arching foliage that turns a brilliant...

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Hemerocallis 'Orange Star' colourful flowers.
Hemerocallis 'Orange Star'

Hemerocallis 'Orange Star' is a variety of the commonly known, Day Lily, and features very showy flowers. The impressive, burnt orange blooms are...

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Bougainvillea 'Hawaiian Orange' flowers.
Bougainvillea 'Hawaiian Orange'

Bougainvillea ‘Hawaiian Orange’ is a stunning and vigorous climber that produces a brilliant display of fiery orange bracts throughout the warmer...

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Strelitzia reginae (Orange Bird Of Paradise)

Strelitzia reginae (Crane Flower, Bird Of Paradise) is an iconic tropical plant known for its bold orange and blue flowers that resemble a bird in...

From$44.09
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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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'Valencia' orange fruit.
Orange 'Valencia'

The ‘Valencia’ orange is a world-famous citrus variety celebrated for its sweet, juicy flavour and excellent juicing qualities. Perfect for New...

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Orange 'Harwood Late' orange fruit.
Orange 'Harwood Late'

Orange ‘Harwood Late’ is a superb late season navel orange variety prized for its sweet, seedless fruit and smooth, easy to peel skin. This reliable...

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Opuntia subulata plants in a desert.
Opuntia subulata

Opuntia sublata, commonly known as Eve’s Needle Cactus, is a smaller cactus grown for its interesting form. It produces towers made up of fleshy...

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Blood Orange fruit with blood-red flesh.
Orange Blood Orange

Blood Orange is a highly distinctive citrus variety admired for its rich red flesh and sweet yet tangy flavour. Perfect for New Zealand gardens, this...

From$269.95
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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...

From$18.95
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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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Orange 'Best Seedless' orange fruit with orange flesh.
Orange 'Best Seedless'

The ‘Best Seedless’ Orange is a superb variety prized for its deliciously sweet, seedless fruit and easy-to-peel skin. Perfect for New Zealand...

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'Navelina' orange fruit.
Orange 'Navelina'

Orange ‘Navelina’ is a superb early season navel orange variety known for its sweet, seedless fruit and smooth, easy to peel skin. Perfect for New...

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Azalea 'Asawa' white and purple flower.
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...

From$18.95
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Azalea 'Sadie Kirk'

Azalea 'Sadie Kirk' is a beautiful evergreen azalea admired for its masses of colourful 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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Orange 'Barnfield' orange fruit with orange flesh ona table.
Orange Barnfield

Orange ‘Barnfield’ is a premium navel orange variety prized for its excellent flavour, seedless fruit, and reliable crops. This outstanding citrus...

From$119.95
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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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Orange 'Washington Navel' orange fruit.
Orange 'Washington Navel'

The ‘Washington Navel’ orange is the most famous navel orange variety, celebrated for its sweet flavour, seedless fruit, and easy-to-peel skin. This...

From$229.95
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Azalea 'Charlie'

Azalea 'Charlie' is an attractive evergreen azalea that produces masses of bright flowers during spring, creating a colourful feature in New Zealand...

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Orange Navelate fruit.
Orange 'Navelate'

Orange ‘Navelate’ is a premium late season navel orange variety prized for its sweet, seedless fruit and smooth, easy to peel skin. Perfect for...

From$49.95
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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...

From$18.95
Orange 'Powell Navel' orange fruit.
Orange 'Powell Navel'

Orange ‘Powell Navel’ is a premium late season navel variety renowned for its sweet flavour, seedless fruit, and long hanging ability on the tree...

From$34.95
'Cara Cara' orange fruit.
Orange 'Cara Cara'

The ‘Cara Cara’ Orange is a highly sought-after citrus variety, famous for its striking pink flesh and sweet, low-acid flavour. This seedless navel...

From$34.95
A 'Fukumoto' Orange tree with orange fruit.
Orange 'Fukumoto'

How to grow Orange ‘Fukumoto’ in NZ

From$229.95
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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...

From$15.95
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Azalea 'Early Orange' (Azalea Early Orange)

Azalea 'Early Orange' is a vibrant deciduous azalea admired for its masses of glowing orange blooms that appear in spring before the fresh foliage...

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Azalea 'Orange Delight' (Azalea Orange Delight)

Azalea 'Orange Delight' is a vibrant evergreen azalea admired for its masses of glowing orange blooms and compact rounded growth habit. Flowering...

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Azalea 'Melford Orange' orange flowers.
Azalea 'Melford Orange'

Azalea 'Melford Orange' is a vibrant deciduous azalea known for its brilliant orange flowers that appear in abundance during spring. The glowing...

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Azalea 'Fire Tower'

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Why Choose Orange Azalea Varieties?

Orange azalea varieties stand out for their brilliance and ability to draw attention in any setting. Their vivid flowers range from rich tangerine to deep apricot tones, some with hints of red or yellow, ensuring there’s an orange azalea to suit every gardener’s preference. These shrubs are not only stunning but also hardy and easy to care for, making them ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners. Orange azaleas are perfect for woodland gardens, shrub borders, or mass plantings where their colourful blooms can truly shine.

Top Orange Azalea Varieties for Your Garden

We proudly offer some of the most sought-after orange azalea varieties. Here are a few standout selections:

Planting and Caring for Orange Azalea Varieties

Orange azalea varieties thrive best in well-drained, acidic soils rich in organic matter. Choose a partially shaded position, as too much sun can scorch the tender blooms, while deep shade may reduce flowering. Mulch well to keep roots cool and moist, and water regularly during dry periods. Pruning immediately after flowering will help maintain a compact shape and encourage healthy new growth.

Designing with Orange Azaleas

Incorporating orange azalea varieties into your landscape brings both colour and structure. Mass them together for a bold, uninterrupted display, or interplant with other spring-flowering shrubs and perennials for a dynamic, layered effect. Their spectacular blooms also pair beautifully with blue or purple flowering natives, creating a balanced and eye-catching colour palette.

Explore our full range of orange azalea varieties, including Azalea Early Orange, Azalea Orange Delight, Azalea 'Melford Orange', Azalea 'Orange Glow', and Azalea 'Fire Tower', to find the perfect fit for your New Zealand garden.

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