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Azalea Gloskey Pink

Gloskey Pink Azalea

Azalea ‘Gloskey Pink’ is a dependable evergreen azalea valued for its soft, clear pink flowers and tidy, compact habit. Blooming in mid spring, the single blooms open medium pink to rose-pink with subtle tonal variation, creating a classic, refined display well suited to foundation and shaded landscape plantings.

The shrub develops a dense, rounded mound with dark green, glossy evergreen foliage, providing neat year-round structure and consistent garden performance.

Key features
Width: 4–5 ft
Height: 4–5 ft
Flower color: Soft to medium rose-pink
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:



Zone Low: 6b



Zone High: 9a



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

Notes
Classic pink coloring blends well with whites, lavenders, and deeper reds
Evergreen habit provides year-round structure
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
Broadleaf Evergreen, Flowering evergreen shrub
Height
4-5'
Width
4-5'
Hardiness zones
6–9
Sunlight
Partial Shade
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Spring
Leaf color
Dark Spring Green
Fall color
Hot Pink
Attracts
Bees butterflies birds
Soil
Acidic, Loamy well-drained, Sandy well-drained
Landscape use
Accent Plant, Border, Foundation Plant, Mass Planting
Shape
Rounded, Wide Spreading
Deer resistant
Yes
Drought tolerant
No