Botanical Name: Azalea indica ‘Candy Stripe’
Cultivar: ‘Candy Stripe’
Common Names: Kurume
Plant Type: Small, evergreen shrub
Foliage: Small, green foliage
Flower Colour: Masses of large, single blooms that are cream, edged with red with stamens
Height: 50cm
Features: Once established, they can be quite tolerant of hot, dry conditions providing they are in good soil, semi-shade and are well mulched
Plant Uses: Great for growing in large pots or containers
– Plant three or more in a group for a sensational display beneath trees
Light: Grows best in a position that recieves broken light for most of the day
Soil: Heavy clay soils or light sandy soils aslong as they are slightly acidic (no lime), well drained with lots of organic matter
Watering: Mulch well over the root zone to keep the soil moist and cool in summer
– Water well until established
Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain compact shape
