Botanical profile

Azalea 'Red Demon'

Latin name
Azalea 'Red Demon'
Common name
Azalea 'Red Demon'
Type
Ornamental shrub
Family
Ericaceae

Azalea 'Red Demon' is a compact and intensely colored Japanese azalea, renowned for its rich and uniform deep scarlet spring bloom, which almost entirely covers the plant. Its low, dense, and rounded habit creates a spectacular floral cushion, ideal for structuring borders, rockeries, or partial shade beds. After flowering, its lustrous dark green foliage maintains a beautiful appearance throughout the summer and can take on purple hues in cooler weather, extending its ornamental interest. Highly prized for its strong visual impact and regular shape, 'Red Demon' brings intensity, contrast, and elegance to Japanese-inspired or classic gardens, while remaining easy to integrate and maintain.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5–8
Exposure
Partial shade
Watering
Regular, in acidic and well-drained soil
Fertilization
Fertilizer for acid-loving plants in spring
Soil type
Acidic, light, well-drained
Minimum temperature
-20.2 °F
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Intense scarlet red
Fruiting
Discrete capsules with no decorative interest
Foliage color
Dark green
Foliage type
Persistent to semi-persistent
Shape
Rounded, compact
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
0.8 m (2.5 ft)
Width
1 m (3.3 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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