Azalea Glory
Glory Azalea
Azalea ‘Glory’ is a classic evergreen azalea valued for its rich pink flowers and dependable spring performance. Blooming in mid spring, the single blooms open bright rose-pink with subtle darker markings, creating a bold yet refined display well suited to foundations and woodland edges.
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 ftHeight: 4–5 ftFlower color: Bright rose-pink with subtle darker accentsBloom time: Mid springFoliage: Dark green, evergreenForm: Dense, rounded moundLife cycle: Evergreen shrub
Growing conditions
Sun: Part shade (morning sun, afternoon shade preferred)Soil: Acidic, moist, well-drained; rich in organic matterWater: Moderate; consistent moisture preferredHardiness:
Zone Low: 6b
Zone High: 9a
Landscape use
Foundation plantingsEvergreen mass plantingsWoodland and shade gardensMixed shrub borders
Notes
Strong pink color pairs well with whites, lavenders, and deeper redsEvergreen foliage provides year-round structureMulch to keep roots cool and evenly moistAvoid hot afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorchPrune immediately after flowering if shaping is needed
- Plant type
- Evergreen Shrub, Flowering evergreen shrub
- Height
- 4'
- Width
- 4 '
- Hardiness zones
- 6–9
- Sunlight
- Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Attracts
- Bees
- Soil
- Loamy well-drained, Sandy well-drained
- Landscape use
- Accent Plant, Foundation Plant, Hedge, Mass Planting
- Shape
- Rounded
- Bark
- Smooth
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Drought tolerant
- No