Add a dramatic splash of color to your home or garden with the Rhododendron 'Bollywood'. This eye-catching Azalea variety is celebrated for its stunning, neon-pink flowers and its unique, variegated foliage. Originally native to the cool, misty regions of East Asia, this plant brings a touch of exotic elegance and natural air-purifying qualities to any setting.
Delivered in a 19cm pot with a current height between 30cm and 45cm, 'Bollywood' is a compact and bushy shrub. It is highly versatile, performing beautifully as a vibrant indoor plant or as a hardy addition to a shaded garden border.
Why choose Rhododendron 'Bollywood'?
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Striking Variegated Foliage: Unlike many Azaleas, 'Bollywood' features deep green leaves with bright silver-white margins, ensuring the plant looks beautiful even when it isn't in bloom.
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Vibrant Pink Flowers: In spring, the plant is covered in a profusion of brilliant, trumpet-shaped pink blossoms that create a "red carpet" effect in your garden.
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Air-Purifying Qualities: When kept indoors, Azaleas are known to help filter common indoor toxins, contributing to a fresher and healthier living environment.
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Compact & Manageable: Its slow-growing, mounding habit makes it perfect for small gardens, patio containers, or as a colorful centerpiece on a windowsill.
Care Instructions:
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Light: Prefers a spot with partial shade (half-shadow). Protect it from the harsh midday sun to prevent the delicate leaves and flowers from scorching.
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Soil: Requires acidic soil (pH 4.5–6.0). If planting in a garden with alkaline soil, use ericaceous compost for the best results.
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Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Azaleas have shallow roots and appreciate regular watering, especially during dry spells.
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Fertilizing: Feed in early spring with a slow-release fertilizer formulated specifically for acid-loving plants (ericaceous fertilizer). Repeat every 4–6 weeks during the growing season.
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Maintenance: This is an easy-to-care-for plant. Lightly prune after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage new growth for the following year.
Product Specifications:
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Common Name: Azalea 'Bollywood' / Japanese Azalea
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Pot Size: 19cm diameter
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Current Height: Approximately 30–45cm
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Flower Color: Neon Pink
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Foliage: Silver-edged variegated green
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Plant Type: Semi-Evergreen Shrub
Delivery Fees: €14.95
Typical Delivery Times
- Austria — 1-5 days
- Belgium — 1-3 days
- Bulgaria — 1-9 days
- Croatia — 1-7 days
- Czechia — 1-6 days
- Denmark — 1-6 days
- Estonia — 1-7 days
- Finland — 1-8 days
- France — 1-4 days
- Germany — 1-4 days
- Greece — 1-10 days
- Hungary — 1-6 days
- Ireland — 1-5 days
- Italy — 1-6 days
- Latvia — 1-8 days
- Lithuania — 1-7 days
- Luxembourg — 1-4 days
- Netherlands — 1-3 days
- Poland — 1-5 days
- Portugal — 1-6 days
- Romania — 1-8 days
- Slovakia — 1-6 days
- Slovenia — 1-5 days
- Spain — 1-5 days
- Sweden — 1-7 days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on local conditions.
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