Azalea 'Martha Hitchcock'(Morrison Hybrid)

Hybrid Azalea, Martha Hitchcock Hybrid Azalea

Azalea ‘Martha Hitchcock’ is a refined evergreen azalea admired for its soft lavender-pink flowers highlighted by subtle deeper markings and a dependable spring bloom. Flowering in mid spring, it brings gentle color that blends beautifully into woodland and foundation settings.

The plant develops a dense, rounded habit with dark green, glossy evergreen foliage, offering year-round structure and a polished look in the landscape. It’s valued for balanced growth, reliable flowering, and ease of maintenance.

Key features


Width: 4–6 ft



Height: 4–5 ft



Flower color: Lavender-pink with subtle darker accents



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: USDA Zones 6b–9a



Landscape use


Foundation plantings



Woodland and shade gardens



Evergreen mass plantings



Mixed shrub borders



Notes


Performs best with even moisture and organic mulch



Generally deer resistant



Protect from hot afternoon sun and drying winds



Prune immediately after flowering if shaping is needed

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Flowering Shrub

Height

4-5'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Lavender

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees

Soil

Loamy

Landscape use

Container, Foundation, Mass Planting

Shape

Rounded

Bark

Smooth

Drought tolerant

No