Bixby Azalea pieris japonica `passion` Glossy deep green leaves are

Glossy deep green leaves are highlighted by bright lime-green margins

This vigorous shrub features large white flower clusters in spring and requires a pollinator such as Adams for fruit set

a rare trait for lilacs

upright flower panicles start white and quickly deepen to a rich ruby-red as the season progresses

dense habit that looks polished year-round

Bixby Azalea pieris japonica `passion` Glossy deep green leaves areThis compact, hardy shrub is one of the first azaleas to bloom, covering itself in vibrant crimson red flowers that resist fading. Its dense, boxwood like foliage turns a rich mahogany red in winter, providing year round structure and color.