Azalea Japonica ‘Hotshot Variegata’ - de gradina

Azalea Japonica 'Hotshot Variegata' is a remarkable variety of garden azalea, appreciated both for its spectacular flowers and for its variegated foliage that adds decorative interest all year round. It is a compact growing shrub, ideal for borders, rockeries, Japanese gardens or as a solitary plant in pots.

🌿 General features

• Plant type: Perennial shrub with persistent leaves

• Height: 60–80 cm at maturity

• Foliage: Dark green, with creamy-white edges , variegated, decorative even outside the flowering season

• Flowers: Deep red , slightly orange, funnel-shaped, grouped in bunches

• Flowering period: April–May

☀️ Growing conditions

• Light: Partial shade or filtered sun; tolerates direct sun if watered

• Soil: Acidic (pH 4.5–5.5), well-drained, rich in organic matter – ideally forest soil, peat and sand

• Watering: Constant, without excess - keep the soil moist, but well-drained

• Resistance: Very good at cold – tolerates low temperatures down to -20°C

✅ Other advantages

• Decorative all year round thanks to its variegated foliage

• Ideal for Japanese-style gardens , borders , flower beds , large pots

• Dense, compact growth – does not require frequent trimming

• Attractive to bees and other pollinating insects

🔁 Care

• Fertilization: Spring, with special fertilizer for acidophilic plants

• Mulching: Recommended to maintain soil moisture and acidity

• Pruning: Optional, immediately after flowering, to maintain shape

Azalea Japonica 'Hotshot Variegata' is the perfect choice if you want a plant that will impress both during the flowering period and the rest of the year with its elegant, variegated foliage. An easy-to-maintain plant, but with a special visual effect.
Height with pot included: 35 cm

Pot diameter 17 cm

The price displayed is for a plant with or without flowers.