Azalea 'Poukhanense'

Poukhanense Azalea

Azalea ‘Poukhanense’ (Korean Azalea) is a tough, dependable evergreen to semi-evergreen azalea valued for its bright lavender-purple flowers, excellent cold hardiness, and wide adaptability. Blooming in early to mid spring, the single flowers appear before or with new foliage, creating an early burst of color.

The plant forms a low, spreading to mounded habit with small, dark green leaves that often develop bronze to purplish tones in winter, adding seasonal interest. ‘Poukhanense’ is especially noted for its ruggedness and reliability in colder climates.

Key features


Width: 4–6 ft



Height: 2–3 ft



Flower color: Lavender-purple



Bloom time: Early to mid spring



Foliage: Dark green; evergreen to semi-evergreen with winter color



Form: Low, spreading mound



Life cycle: Evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub



Growing conditions


Sun: Full sun to part shade (best flowering with morning sun)



Soil: Acidic, moist, well-drained; adaptable once established



Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established



Hardiness: USDA Zones 4b–8a



Landscape use


Foundation plantings



Slopes and banks



Evergreen mass plantings



Woodland edges and naturalized areas



Notes


One of the hardiest evergreen azaleas available



More sun and drought tolerant than many azaleas



Generally deer resistant



Minimal pruning needed; prune after flowering if required

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Flowering Shrub

Height

2'-3'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Lavender

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Red

Attracts

Hummingbirds

Soil

Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Container, Foundation, Mass Planting

Shape

Low Mounding, Spreading

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No