Silver Sword Azalea
Best low-maintenance shrub for gardeners seeking year-round foliage and spring color.
Discover the Silver Sword Azalea, a captivating evergreen shrub from Holly Days Nursery. This compact plant boasts striking variegated foliage, with deep green leaves beautifully edged in creamy white, offering year-round visual interest. In spring, it erupts in a vibrant display of bright pink to magenta blooms. Growing to a manageable 2-4 feet tall and wide, its dense, rounded habit is ideal for borders and foundation plantings. It thrives in partial shade and moist, well-drained, acidic soil, requiring minimal maintenance to add texture and color to your landscape.
$36.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
61
/ 2656
#61 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-15%
Below average
Size
3
/ gallon
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking foliage interest beyond the blooming season
- Landscapers wanting a vibrant spring focal point
- Urban dwellers with limited patio or foundation space
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance gardeners avoiding regular pest management
- Gardeners with alkaline or heavy clay soil conditions
- Homeowners with only harsh, full-sun planting locations
Performance breakdown
Foliage Visual Impact
Variegated leaves provide consistent aesthetic appeal throughout all four seasons.
Bloom Intensity
Spring flowering creates a high-contrast, vibrant display of magenta hues.
Maintenance Ease
Compact growth habit minimizes the need for frequent pruning or shaping.
Landscape Versatility
Perfectly sized for foundation plantings or defined garden border edges.
Environmental Adaptability
Requires specific acidic soil conditions to truly thrive and flourish.
Growth Predictability
Reliable, dense habit ensures a tidy look without aggressive spreading.
Key Specs
Size
3 gallon
Bloom Color
Pink, Magenta
Bloom Time
Spring
Height
2 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 4 feet
Foliage
Variegated (Deep green edged with creamy white)
Soil Type
Acidic, Well-drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Shade
Features
- Striking variegated foliage for year-round interest
- Vibrant pink to magenta spring blooms
- Compact, dense, rounded growth habit
- Ideal for borders and foundation plantings
- Low maintenance requirements
- Adds texture and color to landscapes
- Evergreen for continuous appeal
What customers say
Customers consistently celebrate the exceptional quality of the Silver Sword Azalea upon delivery. Reviewers frequently highlight the robust health and careful packaging, noting the plants arrive vibrant and undamaged, ready for immediate planting. The primary theme is reliability; this azalea establishes quickly and reliably displays its striking variegated foliage, exceeding expectations for specialized nursery stock. Consumers feel confident in the investment due to the plant's superior condition and proven ability to thrive.
Know before you buy
Yes, this is an evergreen shrub. You can expect the variegated green and creamy white foliage to remain on the plant year-round, providing consistent color even when it is not in bloom.
The Silver Sword Azalea performs best in partial shade. It thrives in areas that receive filtered sunlight or morning sun with afternoon shade, which helps protect the variegated leaves from scorching.
This azalea requires acidic, well-drained soil to thrive. If your native soil is heavy clay or alkaline, you should amend it with organic matter like peat moss or compost to improve drainage and lower the pH.
You can expect this shrub to reach a mature height and spread of 2 to 4 feet. Its compact, rounded habit makes it a great choice for smaller garden spaces, foundation plantings, or borders.
It is considered a low-maintenance shrub. Once established, it primarily requires consistent moisture and occasional pruning if you wish to maintain a specific shape or size.
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