Azalea 'Delaware Valley'

Delaware Valley Azalea

A classic evergreen azalea celebrated for its crisp, pure white flowers that create a bright, elegant display in spring. ‘Delaware Valley’ forms a dense, rounded shrub with fine-textured evergreen foliage, making it a dependable choice for foundations, woodland edges, and mass plantings.

Key features



Width: 4–6 ft



Height: 4–6 ft



Flower color: Pure white



Bloom time: Mid spring



Foliage: Small, dark green, evergreen leaves



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: USDA Zones 6–9



Landscape use



Foundation plantings



Woodland and shade gardens



Evergreen mass plantings



Mixed shrub borders



Containers in protected locations



Notes



Clean white blooms pair beautifully with spring bulbs and darker foliage



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

Broadleaf Evergreen

Height

6'

Width

6'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Loamy well-drained, Sandy well-drained

Shape

Broad Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No