Azalea ‘blaauws pink’
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Description
Quick Facts:
Common Name: Rhododendron ‘Blauuw’s Pink’ (evergreen azalea)
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Blauuw’s Pink’
Position: Partial shade or dappled light; will tolerate some morning sun if soil is kept moist
Soil: Moist but well-drained, acidic (ericaceous) soil with plenty of organic matter; avoid chalky or very alkaline ground
Flowering Time: Late spring
Foliage: Evergreen
Hardiness: Fully hardy in the Irish climate once established
Eventual Height & Spread: Around 0.6–1m high and 0.8–1.2m wide over time
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate; forms a low, dense, mounding shrub
Common Name: Rhododendron ‘Blauuw’s Pink’ (evergreen azalea)
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Blauuw’s Pink’
Position: Partial shade or dappled light; will tolerate some morning sun if soil is kept moist
Soil: Moist but well-drained, acidic (ericaceous) soil with plenty of organic matter; avoid chalky or very alkaline ground
Flowering Time: Late spring
Foliage: Evergreen
Hardiness: Fully hardy in the Irish climate once established
Eventual Height & Spread: Around 0.6–1m high and 0.8–1.2m wide over time
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate; forms a low, dense, mounding shrub
Why We Love It
We love ‘Blauuw’s Pink’ for its soft colour and compact habit. The flowers are small but produced in such generous numbers that the plant puts on a real show without ever feeling over the top. It’s brilliant for edging, for tucking into smaller spaces, or for using in groups to create a drift of gentle pink through a border.
The neat, evergreen foliage means it looks good all year, giving you structure at the front of beds and in containers long after the flowers have finished.
Where to Use It
- At the front of semi-shaded borders for a low, flowering edge
- In woodland-style planting with ferns, heathers and spring bulbs
- In large ericaceous containers on a terrace, balcony or by a front door
- Along paths or steps where you can enjoy the flowers up close
- In smaller gardens or courtyards where a full-sized rhododendron would be too large
Planting & Care
- Soil Preparation: Azalea-type rhododendrons need acidic conditions. Work in generous amounts of ericaceous compost, leaf mould or pine needle mulch before planting. If your soil is neutral to alkaline, consider a raised bed or container with ericaceous compost.
- Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot – they dislike being planted too deeply.
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially for the first couple of years and during dry spells. Use collected rainwater where possible in hard water areas.
- Feeding: Use an ericaceous fertiliser in early spring and again after flowering to support healthy growth and next year’s buds.
- Mulching: Mulch annually with leaf mould, bark or pine needles to help maintain soil acidity and conserve moisture.
- Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Lightly deadhead after flowering if needed and remove any dead or straggly shoots in late winter to keep the shape tidy.
Good to Know
Rhododendron ‘Blauuw’s Pink’ is an excellent choice for smaller gardens and for container planting, as it stays relatively low and compact. If you notice yellowing leaves or poor flowering, it’s usually a sign that the soil is too alkaline or that an ericaceous feed is due.
Caragh Garden Notebook – Jo’s Tips
- Use ‘Blauuw’s Pink’ in groups of three or five along a path or border edge for a soft ribbon of pink in late spring.
- Pair with white or pale lilac azaleas, heathers and small ferns for a gentle, woodland feel that works beautifully in Irish gardens.
- It’s a lovely choice for pots on a shaded terrace – just remember to use ericaceous compost and keep watering consistent.
- Underplant with early bulbs like snowdrops and dwarf narcissus so there’s interest before the azalea flowers, and then let the evergreen foliage carry the show for the rest of the year.
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