Azalea Gillie

Gillie Azalea

Azalea ‘Gillie’ is a compact evergreen azalea valued for its soft lavender-pink flowers and neat, dependable habit. Blooming in mid spring, the single blooms open pale lilac to light pink with subtle darker markings, creating a gentle pastel display that works beautifully in shaded and foundation plantings.

The shrub forms a dense, rounded mound with small, dark green evergreen foliage, offering tidy year-round structure and reliable landscape performance in smaller spaces.

Key features
Width: 3–4 ft
Height: 3–4 ft
Flower color: Soft lavender-pink with subtle darker accents
Bloom time: Mid spring
Foliage: Dark green, evergreen
Form: Compact, 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:



Zone Low: 6b



Zone High: 9a



Landscape use
Foundation plantings
Woodland and shade gardens
Low evergreen mass plantings
Mixed shrub borders
Small garden spaces

Notes
Soft pastel coloring blends well with whites, lavenders, and deeper pink azaleas
Compact habit is ideal for tight spaces and edging
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, Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Shrub

Height

3-4'

Width

3-4'

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Late Spring, Spring

Flower color

Hot Pink, Peach

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Bees butterflies birds

Soil

Loamy well-drained, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Foundation, Hedge

Shape

Compact, Rounded

Bark

Smooth

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No