Japanese Azalea George Arends – Purple-Red Flowering Shrub

Japanese Azalea 'George Arends' offers compact growth and vivid purple-red funnel-shaped blooms, ideal for garden borders, beds, or containers. Delivered at 25–30cm in a 3-litre pot, this variety reaches 0.8m height and spread in 10–20 years. Flowering occurs in April–May. Suitable for UK settings and awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Key Features

• Size: Supplied at 25–30cm, matures to 0.8m x 0.8m
• Colour: Profuse funnel-shaped purple-red flowers
• Foliage: Elliptical matte green leaves
• Position: Full sun / partial shade
• Pot: 3-litre, budded and ready to plant
• Care: Tolerates partial shade, low maintenance
• Use-Case: Borders, small gardens, shady spots, containers

FAQs

• Is 'George Arends' azalea suitable for small garden borders? Yes, its compact form and 0.8m max spread make it ideal for borders and containers.
• How does it differ from other red azaleas? Unique purple-red blooms, matte green elliptical leaves, and RHS Award of Garden Merit.
• Is it easy to care for? Very low maintenance; suitable for beginners. Requires moist, acidic soil and minimal pruning.
• Best planting time? Late autumn to spring while dormant. Delivered pot-grown for flexible planting.
• Does this azalea attract pollinators? Yes, springtime blooms can attract bees and other pollinators.