Azalea 'Midas Touch'

Azalea 'Midas Touch' is a striking deciduous azalea admired for its bright golden yellow flowers that appear in abundance during spring. The glowing blooms sit above fresh green foliage and create a vibrant display in New Zealand gardens. This upright shrub brings strong seasonal colour to borders and woodland style plantings. Azalea 'Midas Touch' is easy to grow and reliable which makes it a popular choice for gardeners wanting bold spring colour.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.20 m
Spread:	1.20 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Winter
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Containers, Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as
Sku	10732

How to grow Azalea 'Midas Touch' in NZ

Azalea 'Midas Touch' grows best in partial shade with fertile well drained acidic soil rich in organic matter. Choose a sheltered position protected from strong winds and intense afternoon sun. Plant during spring or autumn so the roots establish before extreme temperatures arrive. Water regularly while the plant becomes established and keep the soil lightly moist during dry periods. In most parts of New Zealand Azalea 'Midas Touch' performs very well in sheltered garden conditions.

Azalea 'Midas Touch' care tips

Azalea 'Midas Touch' benefits from rich soil and consistent moisture. Water during extended dry periods but avoid waterlogged soil conditions. Apply a fertiliser designed for azaleas and other acid loving plants in spring to support healthy growth and abundant flowering. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain the plant shape and encourages fresh growth. Adding organic mulch around the base helps retain soil moisture and keeps the roots cool.

Azalea 'Midas Touch' size, spacing, and growth rate

Azalea 'Midas Touch' typically grows about 1.5 to 2 metres tall and around 1.5 metres wide when mature. It has a moderate growth rate and develops into an upright well branched shrub. For best results allow about 1.5 metres between plants so they have room to develop properly. With suitable soil and shelter Azalea 'Midas Touch' establishes steadily and produces a spectacular spring flowering display.

Landscaping uses for Azalea 'Midas Touch'

Azalea 'Midas Touch' is ideal for woodland gardens mixed shrub borders and feature plantings. The bright yellow flowers create a cheerful seasonal display and combine beautifully with rhododendrons camellias and other spring flowering shrubs. This variety is particularly effective when planted in groups where the vibrant blooms create strong visual impact in the landscape.

Why buy Azalea 'Midas Touch' from The Plant Company

The Plant Company supplies premium Azalea 'Midas Touch' plants that are grown to thrive in New Zealand conditions. Each plant is carefully raised to ensure strong healthy establishment once planted in the garden. As NZs most trusted plant nursery The Plant Company provides expert advice high quality plants and fast nationwide delivery. Purchasing Azalea 'Midas Touch' from The Plant Company means buying with confidence and receiving a plant you can trust.

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