{"product_id":"azalea-indica-alphonse-anderson-standards","title":"Alphonse Anderson Azalea (Standard) - Rhododendron ‘Alphonse Anderson’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice includes everything:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant, free delivery and professional installation by our planting team. One price, whole job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAlphonse Anderson Azalea (Standard) - Rhododendron ‘Alphonse Anderson’\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the same soft pink, rose-flecked Indica azalea trained as a standard: a single clear stem carrying a rounded ball of foliage at head height. Growing \u003cem\u003eRhododendron\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Alphonse Anderson’ this way turns a low mounding shrub into a formal, repeatable element that can be marched down a path or paired at a doorway, and it lifts the flowers to eye level where the fine striping on each petal actually gets noticed. Underplanting stays open, which is the practical advantage of a standard over a bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy the Standard Form\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrained Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e: A clear straight stem topped by a clipped rounded head, giving instant formality without a hedge.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers at Eye Level\u003c\/strong\u003e: The pink and rose-marked blooms sit where they can be seen properly rather than at ankle height.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen Ground Beneath\u003c\/strong\u003e: The bare stem leaves room to underplant with ferns, liriope or seasonal colour.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeatable Element\u003c\/strong\u003e: Matched standards read as designed structure when used in pairs, rows or grids.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e: The compact head and shallow roots suit a large container beside an entry or on a terrace.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity warning\u003c\/strong\u003e: All parts are toxic to people, dogs, cats and horses if eaten.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntry pair\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two matched standards either side of a front door or gate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormal path rhythm\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spaced evenly along a walkway to create repetition and structure.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeature pots\u003c\/strong\u003e: Single standards in glazed containers on a shaded terrace or courtyard.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove a low hedge\u003c\/strong\u003e: Set behind clipped box or lilly pilly so the heads float above a green band.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (screening\/hedge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 1.2m for a repeated row\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 to 2m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn or early spring\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acid, open, humus rich soil or a premium azalea and camellia potting mix, free draining and never limey\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the stake in place until the stem is genuinely self-supporting, and check ties each season so they do not cut in. Water consistently, since a standard has a small root volume relative to its head, and shear the head to shape immediately after flowering while rubbing off any shoots that appear on the clear stem.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 to 1.8m overall, depending on stem length\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 to 1.2m across the head\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to filtered light, sheltered from hot afternoon sun and strong wind\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e A garden cultivar derived from East Asian evergreen azalea species\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft pink with deeper rose flecking and striping\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":59795385450782,"sku":"ND-0176-400MM","price":800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/ODYldT1F44imo2ydiXxNB_ktfyL5d5.jpg?v=1787314721","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/azalea-indica-alphonse-anderson-standards","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}