Azaleas belong to the Rhododendron family and come in deciduous and evergreen varieties. At Wairere we stock a selected range of top performing and popular cultivars and we can recommend the best Azalea to add vibrant colour to your planting scheme. Evergreen varieties such as the Azalea 'Kurume' series are dense compact growers with simply masses of bright flowers in spring; they trim well and can be used for hedging. The 'Gumpo' Azaleas are also evergreen only grow to about 30cm, they flower in summer and will really light up a shaded corner. Evergreen Azaleas also make great container plants.The taller Deciduous varieties such as 'Ilam', 'Mollis' and 'Knap Hill' will grow in sun or part shade and are probably the most vibrant shrub you can plant for early spring colour. Big balls of blossom and many are highly scented. Look for 'Pavlova' beautiful creamy white fragrant blooms, 'Melford Flame' glowing orange scented blooms, and add a touch of the erotic with the deep pink blooms of 'Persian Dancer'. Take your time to browse through the selection on our secure web-site and if you wish your Azaleas can be carefully packaged and sent direct to your door anywhere in New Zealand.
Azalea Mardi Gras
Southern Indica. Mardi Gras is a low, spreading Belgian Indica azalea which produces the striking colours of white background with red stripes and flashes coming from the centre. The masses of bi coloured blooms are eye catching to say the least.Azalea Hardy Gardenia
This evergreen Azalea has double white flowers with a green throat set against fresh green foliage. Happiest in a semi-shaded position where it will make quite a statement in late winter early spring. Very pretty. Prefers acid soil and a nice layer of mulch to keep the roots cool.Azalea Kirin
This little azalea simply masses itself in rose pink blooms over a long period in spring. Very tidy and compact habit. The small bright green leaves become bronze in winter. Top performing plant, happiest with protection from the afternoon sun in soil that is not too dry. Evergreen.Azalea Melford Lemon
If you like yellow you will love this deciduous Azalea that has glowing spring blooms in tones of lemon and saffron yellow all highlighted with an apricot flare. The blooms have the added bonus of being lightly scented. Happiest in deep acid soil in sun or part shade. Bred in NZ. Deciduous.Azalea Pax
Fresh green foliage and crisp white, double, frilled flowers with a scattering of green freckles in the throat in spring. Dwarf, compact habit and is one of the best white Azaleas. Prefers an acid soil but is generally easy care and hardy. Perfect choice for a low hedge. Evergreen.Azalea Peach Kirin
This little Kurume Azalea becomes just a mass of peachy pink blooms in late winter early spring. A top performing plant with a tidy compact habit. Plant with protection from the afternoon sun in well drained, acid soil. Avoid Lime. Evergreen.Azalea Persian Rose
Gorgeous frilled trusses of rose pink with an orange flare bring a hint of the exotic to the early spring garden. Very showy. Happiest in deep acid soil in sun or part shade. Avoid Lime. Deciduous.Azalea Addy Wery
Masses of vivid, deep orange-red single blooms make a dazzling display from late winter until the end of spring. The bronze winter leaves change to a fresh green in spring-summer. Looks fabulous planted with Clivia under deciduous trees or combined with terracotta. Evergreen.Azalea Delicatissima
Very fragrant and very beautiful soft pink flowers flushed with a deeper pink tone and highlighted with an orange flare. Easily grown in sun to part shade and acid soil. Prune, if required, after flowering in spring. 'Delicatissima' means "most charming" and indeed it is. Deciduous.Azalea Gumpo Pink
Delightful miniature with green tufted foliage and masses of single pink flowers in early summer. A reliable and hardy Azalea that looks great mass planted. Happiest in part shade, mulch the roots well to keep cool in summer. Evergreen.Azalea Homebush
If you like pink then you will love this deciduous Azalea. Gorgeous trusses of semi double flowers in vibrant rose pink smother the bush in early spring. Happiest planted in deep acid soil and prefers a sheltered spot in sun or part shade though is generally quite hardy. Deciduous.Azalea Charlie
A beautiful evergreen azalea with deep pink ruffled double flowers from winter through to spring. A tidy and compact shrub. Happiest in semi-shade and acid soil. Mulch roots regularly to keep cool.Azalea Klondyke
A superior deciduous Azalea with fragrant golden-yellow blooms that appear in spring. The new foliage is bronze-green and shows good disease resistance. Nice autumn tones prior to leaf fall. Award of Garden Merit from the RHS. Plant in sun or part shade in deep acid soil.Azalea Carmen
Soft orange flowers, flushed apricot and pink with a golden flare. Early flowering with ball trusses. An ideal shrub for specimen and mass plantings in gardens and borders. Fluorescent blooms create a stunning contrast with the deep green foliage of this compact variety. Deciduous.Azalea Asawa
This pretty little Kurume Azalea has small green leaves and soft mauve flowers that smother the bush from late winter onwards. Prefers morning sun or light shade. Requires acid soil so avoid lime. Evergreen.Azalea Clarissa
With an abundance of single, frilled salmon plants from early spring until early summer this delightful little Azalea will cheer up any semi-shaded spot in the garden. Fresh green foliage that shows bronze tones in winter, well behaved and easy to grow. Prefers acid soil. Evergreen.Azalea Dorothy Corston
Set your early spring garden alight with this gorgeous deciduous Azalea. The spring blooms are a delicious deep red and carry a nice light perfume. Compact habit with bronze-green summer foliage with autumn tones of scarlet and orange prior to leaf fall. Plant in acid soil. DeciduousAzalea Extrante
Kurume azaleas are popular due to their early and heavy bloom and their relatively small plant size, fitting in nicely in many landscape situations calling for dwarf or small sized plants. They are evergreen, early blooming, with abundant smallish mid-purple flowers. Likes acid soil and semi shade.Azalea Gumpo White
Deep green closely tufted foliage and large open pure white blooms that smother the bush in summer make this a desirable little shrub. Happiest in well drained acid soil with protection from the afternoon sun. Compact and evergreen. Mulch the root area annually to keep cool.Azalea Hino Crimson
This Kurume Azalea has larger flowers than most. The bright cerise red blooms are semi-double and smother the bush in late winter early spring. Happiest in a semi-shaded position in well drained soil. Avoid Lime. Evergreen.Azalea Yellow Ball
Gorgeous large heads of brightest yellow appear on bare branches from early October to November. Plant in a group for maximum impact. Happiest in a sheltered position in sun or part shade, mulch regularly to keep roots cool, other than that easy care. Good autumn leaf colour. Deciduous.Azalea Melford Flame
A NZ bred Hybrid with large frilly trusses of bloom in brilliant orange tones. The blooms are lightly scented. Provides a spectacular display in spring. Fresh green summer foliage and nice autumn tones prior to leaf fall. Plant in sun or semi-shade in deep acid soil for best results. Deciduous.Azalea Ming
An outstanding deciduous Azalea that produces large, luscious, vivid golden-orange blooms with a yellow flare. The blooms are scented and appear in early spring. Plant in a sheltered position and mulch the roots regularly to keep cool. Happy in sun or part shade. Good autumn colour.Azalea Mrs Kint White
Mrs Kint is at her best in spring when she decorates her dainty dark green foliage with beautiful single white blooms. Happiest in light shade. Nice compact plant which could be used for a low hedge in a shady part of the garden. Evergreen.Azalea Persian Dancer
A stunning deciduous Azalea that produces large flowers of deep pink with a flash of bright orange-yellow in the centre. A striking combination of colours which will command attention in the late winter early spring garden. Plant in sun or semi shade in acid soil. Avoid Lime.Azalea Popcorn
Medium sized, double, creamy white flowers smother this bush completely in the spring. Neat and compact in habit, hardy and reliable, this plant is a real winner. Looks wonderful in groups of 3 or more. Plant in semi-shade and avoid Lime. Evergreen.Azalea Princess Maud
Rated as one of the finest Kurume Azaleas Princess Maud has rich, cerise pink blooms that make a right royal statement in late winter early spring. Happiest in semi-shade or morning sun. Avoid Lime, Evergreen.Azalea Scarlet Prince
A top Kurume hybrid with fiery crimson red blooms with attractively pointed petals. Plant in groups to light up a shady spot in the garden. Flowers late winter early spring. Avoid Lime. Evergreen.Azalea Sunray
Such a pretty deciduous Azalea with soft apricot, double flowers that appear during November. The flowers are not just easy on the eye your nose will be pleased with the delightful fragrance. Fresh green summer foliage. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained acid soil for best results.Azalea Wryneck
A particularly lovely Ilam hybrid with yellow flowers that just a hint of orange on the tips. Blooms in late October/November. Fresh green summer foliage with good autumn tones prior to leaf fall. Plant in the sun or part shade in deep acid soil for best results. Avoid Lime. Deciduous.Azalea Yellow Beauty
An early spring show-off with large, trusses of golden yellow blooms highlighted with orange and apricot tones. All this and perfumed as well. Fantastic! Happiest in deep acid soil in sun or part shade. Deciduous.Azalea Autumn Lilac
Brilliant lavender blooms that are accented with darker purple freckles and stand out against its evergreen foliage. This is an Encore Azalea and so more sun tolerant than other azaleas. Bred for its cold hardiness and rounded growth habit. Beautiful in a pot, mass planted or as a border.Azalea Mrs Kint
A compact little Azalea with bright pink open blooms that are edged with white. The peak flowering time is spring though there is often a smattering of blooms in autumn. Neat dark green foliage and a compact habit. Prefers a semi-shaded position and acid soil. Evergreen.Azalea Nicholas Beets
Add some spectacular spring colour to your planting schemes with this bright show off that has glowing orange-yellow flowers that open just as the new foliage emerges. Easy to grow in sun or semi-shade, prefers an acid soil. Seldom needs pruning, good autumn colour. Deciduous.Azalea Pavlova
A delicious deciduous Azalea with creamy white blooms that emerge with the new spring foliage creating a very beautiful confection. There is an added bonus of a delightful fragrance. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Suitable for a container as long as you remember to water regularly. PVR.Azalea Vulcan
Fragrant fire-balls of brilliant orange-red decorate this deciduous Azalea in spring just as the new foliage emerges. Use to add a 'punch' of colour to planting schemes. Happiest in sun or semi-shade with deep acid soil. Can be grown in a container as long as you remember to water regularly.Azalea Amoena
This lovely little Japanese Azalea is smothered with small bright purple-pink flowers from late winter until early summer. Well behaved and easy to grow it is ideal for mass planting in morning sun or semi-shade. Fresh green foliage that has bronze tones in winter. Evergreen.Azalea Apple Blossom
A compact evergreen Azalea that hails from Kurume in Japan. Fresh green spring-summer foliage and very pretty white blushed pink flowers in spring. The foliage shows bronze tones in winter. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade and group plant to create real impact.Azalea Hinodegiri
Discovered in Japan by the famous plant collector Ernest Wilson this hardy little Azalea has masses of tiny, single, cerise flowers from late winter to early summer. Dense fresh green foliage that shows bronze tones in winter. Prefers a semi-shaded spot and acid soil. Evergreen.Azalea Myagino
A sweet little Azalea that smothers itself in deep mauve-pink flowers from late winter until early summer. The fresh green foliage has bronze tones in the winter. Easy to grow in a semi-shaded position. Prefers acid soil. Can be used as a low hedge and happy as a container plant.Azalea Sherwood Red
Warm up the garden with the vivid red blooms of this striking evergreen Azalea. Fabulous display from late winter until early summer. Fresh green foliage that shows bronze tones in winter. This one is a stunner for a semi-shaded spot. Prefers and acid soil but generally is easy care and hardy.Azalea Nicholas De Rothschild
Fragrant orange-red buds open to a compact head of double yellow flowers, turning pink as they mature in late spring. The pink tones deepen as the flowers age and then gradually turn orange as they fade. Will grow in sun or part shade and prefers deep acid soil. Deciduous.Azalea Soft Lights
This is a really pretty deciduous Azalea with enormous blooms in a soft cream shade with just a gentle glow of pastel pink. The double blooms appear in late spring. Neat and tidy habit. Fresh green summer foliage. Plant in sun or part shade in deep acid soil for best results. PVR.Azalea Inga
This evergreen Azalea is a real show off with frilly semi-double blooms of hot pink edged with white. It flowers off and on for a long period between March and November. Nice bright green foliage. Generally easy care and easy to grow. Plant in morning sun or dappled shade in acid soil.Azalea Red Wings
Described by the Aussies on Burke's Back Yard as the best Azalea ever because of its tenacious nature and top performance. The bright red double flowers appear for months from winter to late spring. Happiest in well drained acid soil in morning sun or semi-shade. Evergreen.Azalea Fiery Boy
A rewarding and easy to grow evergreen shrub that has neat and tidy dark green foliage that is set alight with fiery double red blooms from winter to spring. Prefers a semi-shaded spot, well drained soil that is on the acid size. Generally hardy.Azalea Garden Party
The large cerise pink blooms of this cheerful little Azalea will certainly brighten up the garden from winter through to spring. A neat and tidy compact habit with evergreen foliage. Plant in semi-shade or morning sun in well drained acid soil for best results.Azalea Red Rag
Frilly single flowers appear in spring in brightest show off red and will certainly attract attention in the garden. Fresh green foliage in summer. Will grow in sun or part shade, prefers deep acid soil for best results. Hardy, deciduous.Azalea High Sierra
Kurume Azalea. Gorgeous white flowers with just a hint of lime at the throat smother the green foliage in spring. A compact well behaved little shrub that will grow best in acid soil and dappled light. Evergreen.Azalea Mrs Kint Red
Mrs Kint is at her best in spring when she decorates her dainty dark green foliage with beautiful single red blooms. Happiest in light shade. Nice compact plant which could be used for a low hedge in a shady part of the garden. Evergreen.Azalea Autumn Empress
Gorgeously pink, Single flowers appear in spring and repeat during summer and autumn; in winter the evergreen foliage becomes bronze, for year-round colour interest -- in containers as well as borders. These lovely shrubs look terrific in a mixed border or in foundation plantings. Evergreen.Azalea Encore Autumn Royalty
Encore Azaleas are more sun tolerant than other azaleas and are rebloomers with rich, colorful blooms in spring, summer and autumn. Azaleas with a purplish hue are a great alternative to pink and also compliment lighter corals and white Azaleas, adding a rich burst of colour to your landscape.Azalea Autumn Embers
Encore Azaleas are more sun tolerant than other azaleas and are re-bloomers with rich, colourful blooms in spring, summer and autumn. This striking variety stands out in any landscape with its blazing display of colour. PVR.CONLEBAzalea Alaska
Outstanding bloomer displaying snow-white blooms with distinctive chartreuse blotch on throat from late winter to mid spring. Useful as low hedge or showy landscape accents. Nice in containers. Evergreen. Plant in slightly acid soil plant. Prefers semi-shade. EvergreenAzalea Gay Paree
Has ruffled, semi-double white flowers, with bold cyclamen pink edges. They start to emerge in late winter and all through spring. May be grown in full sun but they do prefer partial shade. Evergreen.Azalea Red Ruffles
A small shrub with stunning colour in spring and again in autumn. Has an elegant, ruffle edged bloom of bright violet red. The bountiful bloom will add beauty and elegance to your garden or in your patio containers. Prefers moist acid soil in a mostly shaded area. Evergreen.Azalea White Schame
White Schame is a small evergreen shrub that has an abundance of white flowers in late winter to spring and a sporodic display again in autumn. Prefers a cool moist position in acid soil so avoid lime for this gorgeous azalea. EvergreenAzalea Silver Anniversary
Light pink, gently shaded white towards petal tips. Full semi- double hose-in-hose type blooms with frilled edges. Plant in groups to light up a shady spot in the garden. Abundant spring flowering. Avoid Lime. Evergreen.Azalea Salmonea
A Indica hybrid with vigorous growth and profuse flowering. Flowers with deep pink throat, shading to lighter margins. After flowering in spring, pinch back new growth to encourage bud formation. Frost hardy and prefers acidic soil. Evergreen.Azalea Red Frills
Deciduous Azalea. An upright, evergreen shrub that is cold hardy. With its deep salmon flowers in early Spring they are heavily ruffled and look stunning against the lush green foliage. Mulch roots regularly to keep cool. Happiest in semi-shade and acidic soil.Azalea Ripples
A magnificent low growing, frost tolerant evergreen azalea with large frilled pink flowers in abundance. Purple - bronze foliage in winter. Spot flowering in autumn with main blooms in spring. Beautiful mass planted in a landscape or as a specimen in the garden or a container.Azalea Brides Bouquet
Kerrigan Indica. . This lovely evergreen azalea has clear white double flowers with masses of petals that make a splendid show in spring. This compact grower is happiest is a slightly acid soil in filtered sunlight where soil doesn't dry out. Great in woodland, borders and containers. EvergreenAzalea Guanda Pink
Azalea Guanda Pink Has large, salmon-pink flowers from winter and into late spring. Like all Azaleas these are acid loving plants that require a sheltered spot in sun - part shade. Hardy, evergreen.Azalea Golden Lights
Fragrant and exceptionally hardy providing a massive display of brilliant, golden yellow single blooms with salmon pink highlights in late spring after opening from red-orange buds. Lush, bright green foliage, excellent for massing in shrub borders and perennial beds, or as a vibrant flowering foundation plant. Deciduous.Azalea Sweet Inspiration
Fragrant, light pink flowers with pale pink centre and light yellow flare on the upper lobe. A free flowering shrub that provides a big splash of colour in spring. Plant in partial shade in acid soil. DeciduousAzalea Whitehouse
Forms a dense spreading evergreen shrub. Single, white spring flowers can repeat during autumn and winter. Best with good soil in a dappled shaded position. Keep well watered over hot, dry periods. Avoid lime. Evergreen.Azalea Barbacue
A medium ball shaped truss of a soft but rich salmon-apricot orange with deeper salmon markings, usually with a doubled centre. A very popular colour and a smaller growing compact plant. Prefers part shade or full sun, mulch well. Too much shade will have a detrimental affect on flowering.Azalea Pink Ruffles
A very attractive shrub with beautiful medium green evergreen foliage, and a huge explosion of violet pink blooms. These are superb throughout the spring and Pink Ruffle is also known to re-bloom in autumn. The formal elegant looking blooms have the distinctive ruffled edges.Azalea Waeles Favourite
Evergreen Azalea. Flowers are a double rich pink edged with white. Long season blooming. They are a hardy shrubs with a dense, rounded growth habit. Suitable for growing in either full sun or semi-shade where soils are moist, free-draining, slightly acidic and rich in humus.Azalea Vuyks Scarlet
A compact shrub with neat, dark leaves and broad funnel-shaped bright, deep crimson spring flowers. Suitable for full sun and has a very tidy and compact habit.Azalea Violacea Multiflora
A very pretty evergreen Azalea with deep violet double blooms that smother the bush for a long period near the end of winter to mid spring. Well behaved and easy to grow it is ideal for mass planting in morning sun or semi-shade. Avoid lime.Azalea The Teacher
Double red and white variegated flowers. Very showy throughout spring. Hardy, evergreen shrubs with a dense, rounded growth habit. Great to use in Japanese-themed gardens, for bonsai, borders and in containers. Suitable for semi-shade where soils are moist, free-draining, slightly acidic and rich in humus.Azalea Southern Aurora
A hardy evergreen shrub valued for the masses of Double deep apricot salmon flowers, muted with white that are produced from winter through to late spring. Azaleas do well in slightly acidic soil. Prefer a shady position but can handle sunny spots where they will be more compact.They like moist soil.