Azalea 'Higasa'( Satsuki Hybrid)

Evergreen Azalea, Higasa Azalea, Satsuki Azalea

Azalea ‘Higasa’ is a refined evergreen azalea admired for its soft lavender-pink flowers accented with deeper rose tones. Blooming in mid spring, the elegant blossoms create a gentle, luminous display that works beautifully in woodland and foundation settings.

The plant forms a compact, rounded habit with dark green, glossy evergreen foliage, providing year-round structure and a tidy appearance. ‘Higasa’ is valued for its reliable flowering and balanced form in partially shaded landscapes.

Key features


Width: 4–6 ft



Height: 3–4 ft



Flower color: Lavender-pink with deeper rose accents



Bloom time: Mid spring



Foliage: Dark green, evergreen



Form: Dense, rounded



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 6b–8b



Landscape use


Foundation plantings



Woodland and shade gardens



Evergreen mass plantings



Mixed shrub borders



Notes


Performs best with even soil moisture and organic mulch



Generally deer resistant



Protect from hot afternoon sun and winter winds



Prune immediately after flowering if shaping is needed

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Flowering Shrub

Height

3-4'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Mid Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Loamy, Loamy well-drained

Landscape use

Container

Shape

Low Mounding

Bark

Smooth

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No