Azalea Louise Gable

Louise Gable Azalea

zalea ‘Louise Gable’ is a well-known evergreen azalea valued for its clear pink flowers, excellent cold tolerance, and dependable landscape performance. Blooming in mid spring, the single blooms open bright rose-pink with subtle darker markings, creating a classic, cheerful display that works beautifully in foundation and woodland plantings.

The shrub develops a dense, rounded habit with dark green, glossy evergreen foliage, offering tidy year-round structure and strong reliability in colder regions compared to many evergreen azaleas.

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: 5b



Zone High: 8b



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

Notes
One of the hardiest evergreen azaleas available
Excellent choice for northern and transitional climates
Classic pink color pairs well with whites, reds, and lavenders
Mulch to protect shallow roots and maintain even moisture
Avoid hot afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch
Prune immediately after flowering if shaping is needed

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

4-5'

Width

4-5'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees butterflies birds

Soil

Acidic, Loamy well-drained, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Foundation Plant, Hedge, Mass Planting

Shape

Compact, Oval/Rounded

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No