Bollywood® Azalea

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SKU
11368

A rare Azalea with variegated foliage! The Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Bollywood® Azalea, (Rhododendron BOLLYWOOD 'Farrow' PP22,209) offers an exciting show of bright and unexpected color - sure to become a show stopper in any landscape! Enjoy its flamboyant pink blooms in the spring, then get ready for the real show!

Bollywood® dazzles all growing season with truly unique variegated green and white foliage! We're sure Grandma's Azaleas can't do that! The Bollywood® Azalea is a hardy, compact, semi-evergreen that provides season-long color and attracts many butterflies and Hummingbirds to its spring display, and we're sure the neighbors will be drawn to this unique small-space shrub too!

Small, easy-to-grow, and compact, this dwarf Azalea more than makes up for its stature with sheer eye-popping color! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 9, there is little that bothers this ornamental shrub! In warmer climates, Bollywood® is a bit more evergreen, and in cold winters can act like a deciduous Azalea, so be ready for some nice fall color when the leaves do drop!

Planting and Application:

Fantastic specimens and accents, use this snazzy and colorful little plant in any sized garden or container garden in the sun! Ideal as a bright and unexpected pop of color among the fronts of mixed borders, and as an accent plant to a perennial or cottage garden. Tolerating full sun and partial shade, both wilderness plantings and modern seating areas around the pool get a vibrant little addition that only grows up to 2 feet tall and just a bit wider!

Azaleas are perfect for porches and patios, pollinator gardens, and vibrant spring color! This little dwarf variety is adaptable to urban conditions and modern courtyards and pocket gardens! Add curb appeal to front porches in upscale pots, go informal in whiskey barrel mixed plantings, or double down on the color and pot up in glazed clay multi-color Talavera planters! You'll draw admirers and pollinators galore anyway you employ this dazzling Azalea into your landscape!

  • Hot Pink Trumpet Shaped Blooms
  • White, Silver & Dark and Light Green Variegation
  • Easy to Care For With All-Season Interest
  • Excellent in Tight Spaces & Containers
  • Specimens, Accents, Low Edging, and Hedges, Vibrant 3-Season Color!

#ProPlantTips For Care

Rhododendrons and Azaleas don't ask for much, just full sun to partial shade locations that are enriched and moist. Good drainage and a slightly acidic site are essential for this plant, but water regularly, especially when newly planted. Azaleas have shallow root systems and appreciate being planted slightly higher than the surrounding soil with a 3-4 inch layer of mulch over their surface to protect the roots and retain moisture.

This Azalea needs little pruning but may be trimmed after flowering. It is best to apply a controlled-release fertilizer in early spring. In the southern areas, choose a location with some shade in the afternoons, and in northern climates, Bollywood® may need some winter protection from cold pockets and drying northern winds.

  • Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Moist, Well-Drained Soil
  • Prefers Acidic Soil
  • Prune Only Immediately After Flowering
  • Low Maintenance in Well-Drained Soil

This unique Azalea packs a huge punch of color and lots of pizzazz that will brighten your garden! Order your own Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Bollywood® Azalea from Nature Hills Nursery today!

Azalea and Rhododendron Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the best place to plant an Azalea bush?

Azaleas and Rhododendrons prefer partial shade (both dappled shade all day or morning sun with afternoon shade). Plant in a slightly acidic, consistently moist, enriched and well-drained soil location for best results. Their shallow roots dislike soggy soil but thrive with a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch over their surface.

How big does an Azalea bush get?

Bollywood® Azalea can grow around 2 feet in height and 2-3 feet in width in optimal conditions.

Are Azalea bushes low maintenance?

Azalea and Rhododendron shrubs are very easy to grow and low maintenance. Water during drought, prune only after flowering and fertilize with an acid-loving organic, slow-release flowering plant fertilizer.

What is the difference between Rhododendrons and Azaleas?

All Azaleas are Rhododendrons but not all Rhodondendrons are Azaleas. Azalea tends to be smaller-sized with smaller leaves and stems, while Rhododendrons can be larger with stout branching and larger bloom trusses. There can both be either deciduous or broad-leaved evergreens.

How Do I Find Azalea and Rhododendron Bushes for Sale Near Me?

Make your life easier and your yard happier by shopping for Azaleas at NatureHills.com online nursery. You'll find a massive selection of flowering bushes for sale, including many lovely varieties!

Choose the right shrub for your area by first finding your growing zone by entering your zip code in the field above the Plant Highlights section on our product pages. Narrow down your options by plant hardiness zone, sun availability, and size requirements.

Place your order, knowing it's backed by the Nature Hills Nursery product guarantee and protected by Plant Sentry™, which helps ensure regulated plant materials aren't sent to prohibited areas.

Expect to receive your plants at the appropriate planting time for your growing zone when temperatures are safest to ship through and into.

What Shipping Options Do You Offer?

NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and don'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Azaleas for sale here at NatureHills.com!

Buying Options for Plants

Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.

Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!

Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.

  • Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
  • Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.

Nature Hills Container Size by Volume

Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.

Young Plants to 18 Months
Size Volume
2"x2"x3" Ranges from .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume
4.5" Container Equal to .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume
Sprinter Pot Equal to .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume
4" Container Ranges from .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume
6" Container Equal to 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume
1 Quart Equal to 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume
5.5" Container Equal to 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x5" Ranges from .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x6" Ranges from 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x9" Ranges from 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x10" Ranges from 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume
Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old
Size Volume
2 Quart Equal to 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume
#1 Container Ranges from 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume
5"x5"x12" Equal to 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume
Plants 2 - 4 Years Old
Size Volume
#2 Container Ranges from 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume
#3 Container Ranges from 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume
Plants 3 - 5 Years Old
Size Volume
#5 Container Ranges from 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume
#6 Container Ranges from 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume
#7 Container Ranges from 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume

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Shipping

To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.

Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.

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Shipping Rates

At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.

From To S&H
0 - 19.99 24.99
20 - 49.99 29.99
50 - 69.99 34.99
70 - 99.99 39.99
100 - 129.99 44.99
130 - 149.99 48.99
150 - 150+ Approx 28%

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PLANT HIGHLIGHTS

Bollywood® Azalea Is Suited to Grow in Zones 5-9
Growing Zones 5-9
More Information
Brand Proven Winners ColorChoice
Botanical Name Rhododendron BOLLYWOOD 'Farrow'
Type Broad-Leaved Evergreen
Mature Height 18 - 24 inches
Mature Spread 24 - 30 inches
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Well-Drained
Moisture Widely Adaptable
Growth Rate Medium
Flower Color Variegated
Foliage Variegated
Foliage Color Greens, Silver & White
Pollinator Friendly Yes
Pruning Time Late Winter
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