Azalea Macrantha Double

Macrantha Double Azalea

Azalea ‘Macrantha Double’ is a distinctive evergreen azalea valued for its large, fully double pink flowers and bold spring presence. Blooming in mid spring, the lush, rose-like blooms open soft to medium pink, often showing gentle tonal variation that gives the plant a rich, textured look uncommon among evergreen azaleas.

The shrub develops a dense, rounded habit with dark green, glossy evergreen foliage, providing tidy year-round structure and strong performance in foundation and shaded landscape plantings.

Key features
Width: 4–5 ft
Height: 4–5 ft
Flower color: Soft to medium pink (double flowers)
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
Accent or specimen plantings
Evergreen mass plantings
Woodland and shade gardens
Mixed shrub borders

Notes
Large double flowers provide a dramatic, rose-like appearance
Pairs well with single-flowered azaleas for texture contrast
Evergreen foliage offers year-round interest
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

Evergreen Shrub, Flowering Shrub

Height

4-5'

Width

4-5'

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Spring

Flower color

Crimson

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Acidic, Loamy well-drained, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Container, Foundation

Shape

Oval/Rounded

Bark

Smooth

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No