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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