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Azalea 'Kimberly's Double Pink'

Kimberly's Double Pink Azalea

Azalea ‘Kimberly’s Double Pink’ is a charming evergreen azalea prized for its fully double, soft pink flowers and tidy, compact habit. Blooming in mid spring, the ruffled, rose-like blossoms give a lush, romantic look and provide excellent color impact in shaded gardens.

The foliage is dark green, glossy, and evergreen, forming a dense, rounded shrub that maintains a neat appearance year-round. This cultivar is valued for its dependable flowering and suitability for smaller spaces.

Key features


Width: 4–5 ft



Height: 3–4 ft



Flower color: Soft to medium pink (double)



Bloom time: Mid spring



Foliage: Dark green, evergreen



Form: Dense, rounded



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



Containers in protected locations



Notes


Valued for showy double flowers and compact size



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
Height
3-4'
Width
4-5'
Hardiness zones
5–8
Sunlight
Full sun to part shade
Growth rate
Slow
Bloom time
Late Winter, Mid-spring
Flower color
Pink
Leaf color
Green
Fall color
Green
Soil
Loamy well-drained, Sandy well-drained
Landscape use
Specimen
Shape
Rounded, Spreading
Bark
Smooth
Deer resistant
Yes
Drought tolerant
No