Azalea, Herbert
SKU #'s
- 1014135
$51.99
- Delivery Available with Online Checkout
- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
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
