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Chinese Azalea Apricot surprise
Azalea Mollis Apricot surprise
Azalea Mollis Apricot surprise or Chinese azalea Apricot surprise is a shrub native to China. This slow-growing variety offers a sublime flowering in May-June, composed of fragrant inflorescences in bouquets in apricot tones .
Description
Height at maturity
1,20 m
Wingspan at maturity
1,20 m
Exposure
Sun, partial shade
Flowering
May - June
Hardiness
-26°C
Chinese Azalea Apricot Surprise – Azalea mollis 'Apricot Surprise'
(small deciduous ornamental shrub with fragrant spring bloom)
Origins and characteristics
Azalea mollis belongs to the Ericaceae family, like rhododendrons and heathers. The ‘Apricot Surprise’ cultivar stands out for its harmonious shape, abundant flowering and excellent cold resistance.
Description and particularities
- Adult height : 1.20 m
- Spread : 1.20 m
- Habit : Compact, bushy and dense
- Foliage : Deciduous, light green turning bronze in strong sun
- Flowering : May to June
- Flowers : Fragrant clusters in bright apricot tones
- Fragrance : Light and pleasant
- Hardiness : Very good (down to –26 °C)
Exposure and soil
- Exposure : Gentle sun or partial shade
- Soil : Acidic, light, humus-rich, fresh but well-drained
- Tolerances : Sensitive to lime; prefers moist but non‑waterlogged soil
Planting
- Season : Autumn or spring
- Spacing : Minimum 1 m between plants
- Preparation : Mix ericaceous soil with compost
Watering
- After planting : Regular watering to maintain moisture
- Later : Moderate; mulch recommended to reduce evaporation
Pruning
- When? : After flowering (summer)
- How? :
- Remove spent flowers to encourage next year’s bloom
- Cut old branches to densify the shrub
- Light shaping to maintain a balanced silhouette
Propagation
- Cuttings : Semi‑ripe cuttings in summer
- Layering : Easy with low young shoots
Garden uses
Ideal for :
- Ericaceous borders with rhododendrons, camellias or pieris
- Container growing on terraces, patios or shaded balconies
- Light woodland for natural, colourful scenes
- Flowering shrub borders with magnolias or Japanese maples
Recommended associations
Combine with yellow camellia, other azaleas or Acer palmatum for a rich, textured acid‑soil planting.
Disease resistance
- Robust plant if soil is acidic and well‑drained
- Watch for chlorosis in alkaline soils; correct with appropriate amendments
Tips for good development
- Plant in acidic, fresh soil
- Top‑dress annually with ericaceous compost
- Feed with acid‑loving plant fertiliser in spring
- Mulch generously to retain moisture
Azalea mollis 'Apricot Surprise' brings warm colours, fragrance and elegance, illuminating shaded gardens with vibrant spring displays.
Features
- Common name : Chinese Azalea Apricot surprise
- Family : Ericaceae
- Category : shrub
- Spread : 1,20 m
- Foliage : deciduous
- Color of flowers : orange-yellow buds, orange flowers
- Use : isolated - shrubbery - hedge
- Soil : acid
- Earth to use : heath earth/compost/peat
- Enemies : Otiorhynchus
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