Azalea mollis 'Whitethroat' - Deciduous Azalea
This elegant deciduous azalea offers exceptional spring beauty with its profusion of fragrant pure white flowers adorned with a delicate yellow flare. The blooms appear before the leaves emerge, creating a stunning display, while the autumn foliage provides brilliant warm tones to end the season with impact.
Seasonal Highlights
Outstanding in late spring when covered in clusters of sweetly scented pure white flowers with distinctive yellow markings that appear on bare stems. The fragrant display lasts several weeks and brightens shaded areas beautifully. In autumn, the foliage transforms into brilliant shades of orange, red and yellow, providing a spectacular finale before leaf fall.
Key Features
- Fragrant pure white flowers with yellow flare
- Brilliant autumn foliage colour
- Flowers appear before leaves for maximum impact
- Reliable Mollis group variety
- Fully hardy and low maintenance
Perfect For
Ideal for woodland gardens, mixed borders, and naturalistic plantings. Works beautifully in groups for dramatic spring and autumn displays or as elegant specimen plants. Perfect for adding fragrance and clean colour to acidic soil areas. Excellent in larger containers where the scent can be enjoyed up close on patios or terraces.
Growing Tips
Plant in moist, well-drained acidic soil enriched with plenty of organic matter. Position in partial shade or dappled sunlight with shelter from strong winds. Water regularly during dry periods, using rainwater where possible in hard water areas. Mulch annually with ericaceous compost, leaf mould or pine needles to maintain soil acidity. Prune only to remove dead or damaged wood after flowering.
Looks Great With
Combines beautifully with other acid-loving plants including rhododendrons, camellias, and pieris. Plant alongside spring bulbs, ferns, and hostas for varied texture and interest. Complements coloured Mollis azaleas for striking spring contrasts, or use in all-white garden schemes. Pairs elegantly with Japanese maples and enkianthus for coordinated autumn displays.
A refined deciduous azalea bringing pure spring elegance, delightful fragrance and outstanding autumn colour to acidic soil gardens.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
