Azalea Sherwood Orchid

Sherwood Azalea

Azalea ‘Sherwood Orchid’ is a refined evergreen azalea admired for its soft orchid-lavender flowers and dependable spring performance. Blooming in mid spring, the single flowers often show subtle darker markings, creating a gentle, elegant display that blends beautifully into woodland and foundation plantings.

The shrub develops a dense, rounded habit with dark green, glossy evergreen foliage, providing year-round structure and a tidy appearance. ‘Sherwood Orchid’ is valued for its balanced growth, reliable bloom, and adaptability in partially shaded landscapes.

Key features


Width: 4–6 ft



Height: 4–5 ft



Flower color: Orchid-lavender 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



Avoid hot afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch



Prune immediately after flowering if shaping is needed

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub, Flowering Shrub

Height

3-4'

Width

3-4'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Mid Spring

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Foundation Plant, Hedge, Mass Planting

Shape

Rounded

Bark

Smooth

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No