Azalea "GoldenEagle"

Azalea ‘Golden Eagle’ Bonsai (Knaphill Hybrid)

RHS Award-Winning Variety | Deciduous Azalea | Rare Orange-Red Blooms

Overview

A striking and much-admired deciduous azalea, ‘Golden Eagle’ is an exceptional choice for bonsai enthusiasts who appreciate seasonal drama and bold colour. This Knaphill hybrid variety is known for its vibrant orange blooms flushed with red, appearing in spectacular profusion in mid to late spring, just as its fresh light green foliage unfurls

Key Features

🌼 Flowering: Masses of fiery orange-red flowers in spring

🍂 Foliage: Soft green leaves that turn vivid autumn shades

🌳 Growth Habit: Naturally bushy and upright, ideal for shaping

🏆 Accolades: RHS Award of Garden Merit

💨 Positioning: Best in a sheltered spot, protected from hot, drying winds

Bonsai Notes

Leaf Size: Medium; reduces modestly with pruning

Flowering Display: Especially showy when trained with open branch structure

Seasonal Interest: Spring blooms, summer structure, autumn colour change, and winter dormancy

Pot Recommendation: Shallow glazed pot in earthy green, ochre, or cream tones to highlight flower colour

Cultivation

☀️ Light: Prefers morning sun or dappled light; protect from intense heat
💧 Watering: Keep evenly moist; does not tolerate drying out
🌱 Soil: Acidic, free-draining mix.
✂️ Pruning: Trim after flowering to shape; avoid hard pruning in late summer
❄️ Hardiness: Fully hardy but appreciates protection from strong winter winds

Ideal For

Bonsai growers seeking seasonal contrast and floral brilliance

Collectors of deciduous flowering species