Azalea 'Boudoir'

Boudoir Azalea

A refined evergreen Kurume azalea noted for its rich rose-pink flowers that appear in abundance during spring. ‘Boudoir’ forms a dense, compact mound with fine-textured foliage, making it well suited for foundations, mass plantings, and woodland edges.

Key features



Width: 3–5 ft



Height: 3–5 ft



Flower color: Rose 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 with 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 and borders



Containers (with winter protection in colder areas)



Notes



Heavy spring flowering with excellent color saturation



Generally deer resistant



Mulch to maintain cool, moist roots



Avoid hot afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch



Prune immediately after flowering if shaping is needed

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Flowering Shrub

Height

3-5'

Width

3-5'

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Fuchsia, Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Container, Foundation, Mass Planting

Shape

Rounded

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No