Azalea 'White Moon'(Robin Hill Hybrid)

White Moon Azalea

Azalea ‘White Moon’ is a graceful evergreen azalea admired for its soft, luminous white flowers and dependable spring bloom. Flowering in mid spring, the single blossoms often show a faint creamy or greenish throat, creating a clean, moonlit effect in shaded gardens.

The plant forms a dense, rounded habit with dark green, glossy evergreen foliage, providing year-round structure and a refined appearance. ‘White Moon’ is valued for its balanced growth and versatility in foundation and woodland settings.

Key features


Width: 4–6 ft



Height: 4–5 ft



Flower color: Pure white to creamy white



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


Clean white flowers pair well with red and lavender azaleas



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, Flowering Shrub

Height

4-5'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

6–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Late Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Loamy well-drained, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Foundation Plant, Mass Planting

Shape

Low Mounding

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No