Azalea Nicholas de Rothschild is a captivating deciduous azalea, cherished for its remarkable ability to change colours throughout the blooming season. This oldie but goodie starts with fragrant orange-red buds that open into a compact head of double yellow flowers. As these flowers mature in late spring, they transition to a beautiful pink, with the pink tones deepening as the flowers age, eventually turning orange as they fade.

Reaching a height of 1.5 meters, this popular azalea thrives in both sunny and partially shaded areas, preferring deep acid soil for optimal growth. The Azalea Nicholas de Rothschild shares the same hardy and sun-loving attributes as other deciduous Mollis azaleas, making it an excellent choice for those challenging garden spots that are hot, windy, and often miss out on watering.

Its vibrant and ever-changing blooms make the Nicholas de Rothschild a standout addition to any garden, whether as a focal point or as a companion to rhododendrons. The dynamic color shifts throughout the season add a unique charm and visual interest, ensuring this azalea remains a beloved choice for gardeners.

Explore our extensive range of deciduous Mollis azaleas this season and bring beauty and resilience of Azalea Nicholas de Rothschild to your garden.

When you purchase a rhododendron, you will receive a well-established four-year-old plant grown in a 6L pot, with a strong root system and often developing flower buds, ready to settle in and thrive in your garden.

To help you plan for the plant’s eventual scale, the mature heights listed in the Product Information are estimated 10-year sizes from the time of planting. For more detail, please refer to our Size Guide in the FAQs.

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All our rhododendrons are grown in pots, so you can plant them anytime, though autumn is ideal for encouraging strong root growth. Find the right spot based on your chosen rhodo, improve the soil generously with organic matter, gently tease out the roots, and plant shallow at or just below the original soil level. Finally, mulch well and water thoroughly to help your plant establish.

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Rhododendrons are rewarding and easy to grow once their basics are right — most issues come down to watering, drainage, or planting depth. Follow our planting guide for a great start, prune as needed, mulch annually to keep roots cool, and feed lightly in spring for a spectacular bloom later in the year.

Keep an eye out for common issues like powdery mildew or thrip, and address them promptly. We have plenty of information on caring for your rhododendron, and if you can’t find what you need, we’re always happy to talk all things Rhodos. Find a full overview in our General Care Guide (link below).

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We provide local delivery within Christchurch and ship nationwide via Post Haste, with all shipping costs calculated at checkout. Plants are carefully packed in sturdy banana boxes, and shipping is calculated based on this packaging. To maximise value, orders of 2–4 plants (up to 4 plants per box) are usually the most economical. Orders are dispatched Monday to Wednesday to avoid weekend delays.

Larger orders (10+ plants) may be sent via our bulk transport partner, Rockeater, for a cost-effective solution.

Every order is packed with care to arrive in excellent condition and ready to thrive. For full details, see our Shipping FAQs.

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