Azalea 'Double Elsie Lee'

Double Elsie Lee Azalea

A striking evergreen azalea prized for its large, fully double lavender to lilac-purple flowers that create a lush, almost rose-like appearance in spring. ‘Double Elsie Lee’ is valued for its bold bloom form, rich color, and dense, rounded habit.

Key features



Width: 4–6 ft



Height: 4–6 ft



Flower color: Lavender to lilac-purple (double)



Bloom time: Mid to late spring



Foliage: 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



Specimen shrub for spring display



Notes



Fully double flowers give a very full, showy look



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, Flowering Shrub

Height

4-6'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Lavender

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Acidic, Loamy, Normal, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Broad Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Drought tolerant

No