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 ft
Height: 4–5 ft
Flower color: Bright rose-pink with subtle darker accents
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
Strong pink color pairs well with whites, lavenders, and deeper reds
Evergreen foliage 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

2'-3'

Width

4-5'

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Mid Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees butterflies birds

Soil

Acidic, Loamy well-drained, Normal, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Foundation, Mass Planting, Specimen

Shape

Spreading

Bark

Smooth

Drought tolerant

No