Azalea Marilee

Marilee Azalea

Azalea ‘Marilee’ is a refined evergreen azalea valued for its soft pink spring flowers and neat, dependable habit. Blooming in mid spring, the single blooms open clear light pink to rose-pink with subtle tonal variation, creating a gentle, classic display well suited to foundations and shaded landscape settings.

The shrub develops a dense, rounded form with dark green, glossy evergreen foliage, providing tidy year-round structure and consistent garden performance.

Key features
Width: 4–5 ft
Height: 4–5 ft
Flower color: Soft pink to rose-pink
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
Soft pink flowers blend easily with whites, lavenders, and deeper pinks
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

Evergreen Shrub, Flowering Shrub

Height

4-5'

Width

4-5'

Hardiness zones

6–8

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Late Spring, Summer

Flower color

Red

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Loamy

Landscape use

Container, Groundcover, Mass Planting

Shape

Compact, Oval/Rounded

Bark

Smooth

Drought tolerant

No