Azalea 'Cascade'

Cascade Azalea

A graceful evergreen azalea valued for its abundant soft pink spring flowers and naturally arching, spreading habit. ‘Cascade’ creates a flowing look in the landscape, making it especially effective on slopes, banks, and at the edges of woodland gardens.

Key features



Width: 5–7 ft



Height: 3–4 ft



Flower color: Soft pink



Bloom time: Early to mid spring



Foliage: Small, dark green, evergreen leaves (may bronze slightly in winter)



Form: Low, spreading, cascading 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: USDA Zones 6–9



Landscape use



Slopes and banks



Woodland and shade gardens



Foundation plantings



Evergreen mass plantings



Informal hedges and borders



Notes



Graceful, spreading habit sets it apart from tighter Kurume types



Generally deer resistant



Mulch to keep roots cool and moist



Avoid hot afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch



Prune immediately after flowering if neede

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Flowering Shrub

Height

3-4'

Width

4-7'

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Well Drained

Landscape use

Container, Hedge, Mass Planting

Shape

Rounded, Spreading

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Drought tolerant

No