A world of colour, in miniature. 🌸

This week at Hoogenraad, we turn our attention to the Japanese Azalea — a plant that proves great character comes in compact form.

From delicate pinks and luminous whites to fiery scarlets, glowing oranges and deep purples, each cultivar has its own personality. Subtle differences in colour, flower form and habit make this a collection full of possibilities, whether used to create bold colour combinations or refined, carefully composed plantings.

Throughout the week, we’ll be putting individual varieties in the spotlight, exploring what makes each one distinctive and celebrating the diversity within this remarkable group.

Japanese Azaleas – Cultivar Highlights
White
‘Adonis’ stands out with its pure white flowers, bringing freshness and elegance to the garden. It combines beautifully with both soft pinks and stronger colours.

Pink
‘Anouk’, ‘Petticoat’ and ‘Rosinetta’ bring soft pink tones, while ‘Blaauw’s Pink’ adds warmth with its salmon-pink flowers. ‘Geisha Pink’ offers a finer, compact flowering effect, while ‘Babush’ adds another pink accent.

Red
‘Arabesk’ and ‘Hino Crimson’ offer rich carmine and crimson-red tones. ‘Moederkensdag’ stands out with its deep red flowers, while ‘Vuyk’s Rosyred’ and ‘Vuyk’s Scarlet’ bring rosy-red and scarlet shades. ‘Fridoline’, ‘Geisha Red’ and ‘Georg Arends’ complete the group with further red-flowering variations.

Orange
‘Brilliant’ and ‘Geisha Orange’ bring vibrant orange tones, while ‘Signalglühen’ bridges orange and red with its fiery colouring.

Purple
‘Amoenum’ and ‘Geisha Purple’ create a delicate purple display. ‘Elsie Lee’ adds a softer purple tone, complemented by ‘Purpurkissen’ and ‘Thekla’ for further variation within the purple palette.

Rose-red
‘Excelsior’ adds a distinctive rose-red shade, bridging the pink and red groups and bringing extra depth to the overall colour palette.
Together, these Japanese Azaleas offer a diverse palette, from delicate pastels to bold, vibrant shades. Their compact growth and abundant flowering make them ideal for creating colourful combinations and distinctive planting schemes.

• P9 -> 80 pcs / variety
• P12 -> 75 pcs / variety
• P14, C2 -> 50 pcs / variety
• C3 and bigger -> 25 pcs / variety