Azalea Kaempo

Kaempo Azalea

endable spring performance. Blooming in mid spring, the single blooms open rich pink with subtle orange undertones, creating a glowing, warm-toned display that stands out nicely against dark evergreen foliage.

The shrub develops a dense, rounded habit with glossy dark green evergreen leaves, providing neat year-round structure and making it a reliable choice for foundation plantings and massed evergreen groupings.

Key features
Width: 4–5 ft
Height: 4–5 ft
Flower color: Salmon-pink to soft coral
Bloom time: Mid spring
Foliage: Dark green, evergreen
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:



Zone Low: 6b



Zone High: 9a



Landscape use
Foundation plantings
Evergreen mass plantings
Woodland and shade gardens
Mixed shrub borders

Notes
Warm flower color pairs well with whites, reds, and softer pink azaleas
Evergreen foliage provides year-round structure
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

Deciduous Shrub, Evergreen Shrub, Flowering Shrub

Height

4-5'

Width

4-5'

Hardiness zones

6–8

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees butterflies birds

Soil

Acidic, Loamy well-drained, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Foundation, Mass Planting

Shape

Spreading

Bark

Smooth

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No