Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The Bollywood Azalea is a beautiful flowering shrub by Proven Winners ColorChoice. This plant has bright magenta flowers in the spring. But the most unique part of the plant is the variegated leaves, which are silver and dark green. This is a very hardy azalea can be grown in zones 6a to 9b and was developed by plantsman Mike Farrow of Maryland.
This shrub is great for butterfly gardens! We recommend planting this semi-evergreen azalea in mixed borders or accent plants in the landscape. You can also create a beautiful low growing border to a garden path.
Bollywood Azalea Care
When planting, choose a location with well drained soil. That is essential for a healthy plant. Loosen the roots before putting into the ground, and be sure to water frequently to help get the plant established. In southern states, you should choose a location with some shade. And in northern states, you may need to provide extra protection in the winter.
Fertilize in early spring using a specialized rhododendron fertilizer. Apply according to directions.
Pruning Bollywood Azalea is not necessary. But if you would like to prune, do so in early summer after the plant is finished flowering. You may trim off sick or dead branches all year as needed.
Bollywood Azalea Spacing
Plant these shrubs at least 18 inches apart, center on center. If you are creating a short garden path border, you can plant 16 inches apart, center on center for a unique flowering hedge.
Bollywood® Azalea Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 6 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 2-3 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 1.5-2 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink
- Flower Description
- Pink
- Bloom Time
- Mid-Spring
- Blooms On
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Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green, White
- Foliage Type
- , Semi-Evergreen, Variegated
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Fall Interest, Winter Interest, 3 Season Interest, 4 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Bollywood® Azalea
- Botanical Name
- Rhododendron x 'Farrow' USPP 22,209
- Brand
- Proven Winners
- Plant Type
- Evergreen
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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