Azalea Japonica ‘Hotshot Variegata’ - de gradina

Azalea Japonica ‘Hotshot Variegata’ is a remarkable variety of garden azaleas, valued both for its spectacular flowers and its variegated foliage that adds decorative interest throughout the year. It is a compact-growing shrub, ideal for borders, rock gardens, Japanese gardens, or as a solitary plant in a pot.

🌿 General characteristics

• Plant type: Evergreen perennial shrub

• Height: 60–80 cm at maturity

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

• Flowers: Intense red, slightly orange, funnel-shaped, grouped in clusters

• Blooming 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: Steady, without excess – keep the soil moist but well-drained

• Hardiness: Very good frost resistance – tolerates low temperatures down to -20°C

✅ Other advantages

• Decorative all year thanks to its mottled foliage

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

• Dense, compact growth – does not require frequent pruning

• Attractive to bees and other pollinating insects

🔁 Care

• Fertilizing: In spring, with fertilizer specially made for acid-loving 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 impresses both during the blooming period and throughout the rest of the year with its elegant mottled foliage. An easy-to-care-for plant with a striking visual effect.
Height including pot: 35 cm 

Pot diameter 17 cm

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