Azalea Exbury Pink Lights

Pink Lights Exbury Azalea

Azalea Exbury ‘NL-Pink Lights’ is an exceptionally cold-hardy deciduous azalea from the Northern Lights series, valued for its clear pink flowers and reliable spring performance. Blooming in mid spring, the large, lightly fragrant flowers open soft shell-pink to rose-pink, often with a faint lighter throat, creating a bright but refined display.

The shrub develops a sturdy, upright to rounded habit with medium green deciduous foliage, making it a dependable choice for northern landscapes, woodland gardens, and mixed shrub borders.

Key features
Width: 4–6 ft
Height: 5–7 ft
Flower color: Soft shell-pink to rose-pink
Bloom time: Mid spring
Foliage: Medium green, deciduous
Form: Upright to rounded shrub
Life cycle: Deciduous shrub

Growing conditions
Sun: Full sun to part shade (afternoon shade helpful in warmer areas)
Soil: Acidic, moist, well-drained; rich in organic matter
Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil
Hardiness:



Zone Low: 3b



Zone High: 7b



Landscape use
Cold-climate woodland gardens
Mixed shrub borders
Spring specimen plantings
Mass plantings for dependable early color

Notes
One of the hardiest pink-flowering azaleas available
Flower color pairs well with whites, yellows, and deeper pinks
Mulch to protect shallow roots and maintain even moisture
Prune immediately after flowering if shaping is needed
Reliable Northern Lights selection for harsh winter regions

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Shrub

Height

5-7'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

3–7

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Late Spring, Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Attracts

Bees butterflies birds

Soil

Loamy well-drained, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Foundation, Mass Planting

Shape

Broad Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No