These are deciduous hybrids, they grow well in the cooler areas of Australia and are frost hardy, however they do not do well in warmer climates for these areas choose evergreen hybrids.
The medium size shrubs can grow to 2m high and at least 1.5m wide. The trumpet shaped flowers come in oranges, reds, yellows and whites. In many cooler climate gardens it is these hybrids that create wonderful floral displays in late spring. Some hybrids are scented.
Gardens landscaped with deciduous azalea have another splash of colour during autumn as the leaves change colour from green to red, oranges, yellows and browns.