Azalea Millenium

Millenium Azalea

Azalea ‘Millennium’ is a standout evergreen azalea valued for its refined lavender-pink flowers, excellent cold tolerance, and dependable spring display. Blooming in mid spring, the single blooms open soft lavender-pink with a slightly deeper rose blotch, creating a cool, elegant color effect that performs especially well in shaded landscapes.

The shrub develops a dense, rounded habit with dark green, glossy evergreen foliage, offering strong year-round structure and reliable landscape performance.

Key features
Width / spread: 3–4 ft
Height: 4–5 ft
Flower color: Lavender-pink with deeper rose blotch
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: 5b



Zone High: 8b



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

Notes
Cool lavender tones pair well with whites, soft pinks, and purples
Known for better cold tolerance than many evergreen azaleas
Evergreen foliage provides 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

Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Shrub

Height

4-5'

Width

3-4'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Summer

Flower color

Red

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Loamy well-drained, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Foundation Plant, Mass Planting

Shape

Broad Upright, Rounded

Bark

Smooth

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No