Create year round interest with this evergreen varietyazaleas are some of the most colourful spring flowering shrubs all requiring acid soil and moist leafy conditions for their shallow roots they thrive in light shade but will tolerate full sun if their roots are consistently moist this amazing azalea variety is great for shady areas and will provide your spring garden with a real splash of colour with its vibrant red ruffled flowers which are set against luscious green foliage in winter