Azalea Exbury Wallowa Red

Wallowa Red Exbury Azalea

Azalea Exbury ‘Wallowa Red’ is a bold deciduous azalea admired for its intense red coloration and strong spring presence. Blooming in mid to late spring, the large, single flowers open a rich scarlet-red to deep crimson, often with darker red flares, delivering one of the most saturated red displays among Exbury azaleas.

The shrub forms a vigorous, upright to broadly rounded habit with medium green deciduous foliage that emerges after flowering, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens and high-impact seasonal plantings.

Key features
Width: 4–6 ft
Height: 5–7 ft
Flower color: Deep scarlet red to crimson with darker flares
Bloom time: Mid to late spring
Foliage: Medium green, deciduous
Form: Upright to broadly rounded shrub
Life cycle: Deciduous shrub

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



Zone Low: 5b



Zone High: 8a



Landscape use
Woodland and naturalized gardens
Mixed shrub borders
Spring specimen or focal plantings
Mass plantings for dramatic red color

Notes
One of the truest red Exbury azaleas available
Excellent contrast with whites, yellows, and pastel Exbury selections
Deciduous habit allows more light penetration after bloom
Mulch to conserve moisture and protect shallow roots
Prune immediately after flowering if shaping is required

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Shrub

Height

5-7'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Late Spring, Mid Spring

Flower color

Red

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Red

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Loamy well-drained, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Container, Foundation

Bark

Smooth

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No