Azalea Canzonette

Azalea ‘Canzonette’

Why Buy Me?

• Low growing
• Evergreen
• Pretty flowers
• Plant with ericaceous compost

Overview

• Botanical name: Rhododendron ‘Canzonette’

• Plant type: Evergreen azalea

• Group: Kurume hybrid

• Use: Ornamental shrub for borders, woodland gardens, and containers

Flowers

• Colour: Soft pink to rose-pink, often with slightly darker markings

• Bloom time: Mid to late spring

• Form: Small to medium funnel-shaped flowers borne in dense clusters

• Fragrance: Not scented

Foliage and Habit

• Leaves: Small, glossy, dark green evergreen leaves

• Growth habit: Compact, rounded, dense

• Mature size: Approximately 0.8–1 m tall and about 1–1.2 m wide (2.5–3 ft tall)

Growing Conditions

• Light: Part shade to light sun

  • Best with morning sun and protection from strong afternoon sun

• Soil: Acidic, moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter

• Water: Regular watering required; soil should remain evenly moist

Care and Maintenance

• Mulching: Mulch with bark, pine needles, or leaf mould to conserve moisture and maintain acidity

• Feeding: Apply an ericaceous fertiliser in spring and again after flowering if required

• Pruning: Minimal; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape

• Hardiness: Hardy in temperate climates, roughly equivalent to USDA Zones 6–8

Seasonal Interest

• Spring: Abundant pink flowers

• Summer: Dense, glossy green foliage

• Autumn and Winter: Evergreen structure provides year-round interest

Wildlife and Safety

• Attractive to pollinators such as bees

• Toxic if ingested by pets or livestock

Notes

• Well suited to containers, low hedging, and front-of-border planting

• Sensitive to lime; avoid alkaline soils unless grown in ericaceous compost

• Benefits from shelter from cold, drying winds