Azalea, Herbert

SKU #'s

1014135

$51.99

Size

3 GALLON

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The Herbert Azalea is a hardy Gable hybrid, evergreen shrub renowned for its dense, mounding habit and vibrant, magenta-purple flowers in mid-spring. Growing roughly 2-4 feet tall and wide, this low-maintenance shrub thrives in USDA Zones 5–9 and prefers part shade, making it ideal for hedging or foundation plantings.

Key Characteristics & Care:

Flowers: Deep lavender or reddish-purple blooms with a darker red-purple blotch, often with a "hose-in-hose" (double) appearance.
Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves that are evergreen.
Growth: Slow to moderate, reaching a mature size of about 2-4 feet tall.
Light/Soil: Thrives in morning sun with afternoon shade and prefers acidic, well-drained soil.
Maintenance: Low-maintenance; prune, if necessary, immediately after flowering.
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

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These plants are perfect for hedging and privacy shields.

Azalea, Herbert

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