Azalea Cascade

Cascade Azalea

Azalea ‘Cascade’ is a graceful evergreen azalea valued for its soft pink flowers and naturally spreading, cascading habit. Blooming in mid spring, the single blooms create a flowing effect that’s especially attractive on slopes, raised beds, and along walls.

Foliage is dark green, glossy, and evergreen, forming a low, wide mound that provides year-round structure. ‘Cascade’ is appreciated for its relaxed form compared to more upright azaleas, making it ideal for informal plantings and massing.

Key features


Width: 5–7 ft



Height: 3–4 ft



Flower color: Soft to medium pink



Bloom time: Mid spring



Foliage: Dark green, evergreen



Form: Low, spreading, cascading



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


Slopes and banks



Foundation plantings



Woodland and shade gardens



Evergreen mass plantings



Informal borders and edging



Notes


Naturally spreading habit reduces need for pruning



Generally deer resistant



Mulch to keep roots cool and evenly moist



Avoid hot afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch



Prune immediately after flowering only if shaping is needed

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Flowering Shrub

Height

3-4'

Width

5-6'

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Part shade

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Soil

Acidic, Loamy well-drained, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Foundation Plant, Mass Planting

Shape

Wide Spreading

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No