Azalea Desiree

Desiree Azalea

Azalea ‘Desiree’ is a refined evergreen azalea valued for its soft rose-pink flowers and dependable spring display. Blooming in mid spring, the single blooms often show gentle darker accents, creating an elegant, understated color effect well suited to woodland and foundation plantings.

The shrub develops a dense, rounded habit with dark green, glossy evergreen foliage, providing tidy year-round structure and reliable landscape performance.

Key features
Width: 4–5 ft
Height: 4–5 ft
Flower color: Rose-pink with subtle darker markings
Bloom time: Mid spring
Foliage: Dark green, evergreen
Form: Dense, rounded mound
Life cycle: Evergreen shrub

Growing conditions
Sun: Part shade (morning sun, afternoon shade preferred)
Soil: Acidic, moist, well-drained; rich in organic matter
Water: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred
Hardiness: USDA Zones 6b–9a

Landscape use
Foundation plantings
Woodland and shade gardens
Evergreen mass plantings
Mixed shrub borders

Notes
Refined flower color blends well with whites, lavenders, and deeper pinks
Generally deer resistant
Mulch to keep roots cool and evenly moist
Avoid hot afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch
Prune immediately after flowering if shaping is needed

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub, Flowering Shrub

Height

4-5'

Width

4-5'

Hardiness zones

6–8

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Acidic, Loamy well-drained, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Foundation Plant, Mass Planting

Shape

Oval/Rounded

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No