Azalea 'Nancy of Robin hill'(Robin Hill Hybrid)

Evergreen Azalea

Azalea ‘Nancy of Robin Hill’ is a refined evergreen Robin Hill azalea admired for its soft lavender-pink flowers with gentle darker accents and a graceful spring display. Blooming in mid to late spring, the elegant blossoms provide a calm, pastel presence well suited to woodland and foundation settings.

This cultivar develops a neat, rounded habit with dark green, fine-textured evergreen foliage, offering year-round structure and a polished look. Robin Hill azaleas are valued for their balanced growth, cold tolerance, and dependable flowering.

Key features


Width: 4–5 ft



Height: 4–5 ft



Flower color: Lavender-pink with subtle darker markings



Bloom time: Mid to late spring



Foliage: Dark green, evergreen



Form: Dense, rounded



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



Azalea Group: Robin Hill evergreen



Landscape use


Foundation plantings



Woodland and shade gardens



Evergreen mass plantings



Mixed shrub borders



Notes


Robin Hill azaleas offer improved cold tolerance over many evergreen types



Generally deer resistant



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

Broadleaf Evergreen

Height

4-5'

Width

4-5'

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Late Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Loamy well-drained, Moist well-drained, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Container

Shape

Wide Spreading

Bark

Smooth

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No