Azalea 'Amoena'

Amoena Azalea

A classic evergreen Kurume azalea cherished for its brilliant magenta-pink spring flowers and compact, mounding habit. ‘Amoena’ provides a vivid burst of color in early spring and maintains attractive, fine-textured evergreen foliage year-round.

Key features



Width: 4–6 ft



Height: 4–6 ft



Flower color: Bright magenta-pink



Bloom time: Early to mid spring



Foliage: Small, dark green, evergreen leaves (often bronzing in winter)



Form: Dense, rounded mound



Life cycle: Evergreen shrub



Growing conditions



Sun: Part shade (morning sun, afternoon shade ideal)



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



Low hedges



Containers (with winter protection in colder areas)



Notes



Heavy spring bloom with excellent color saturation



Generally deer resistant



Avoid hot afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch



Mulch to keep roots cool and moist



Prune immediately after flowering if needed

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Flowering Shrub

Height

4-5'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Summer

Flower color

Fuchsia, Red

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Well Drained

Shape

Low Mounding, Rounded

Bark

Smooth

Drought tolerant

No