Buy Gaiety Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Gaiety'

Also Known As

Azalea 'Gaiety'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

6a-8b

18-24 inch | $66

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Gaiety Azalea plant details

Gaiety Azalea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gaiety Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, fall color, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gaiety Azalea

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Light purple-pink, two-inch single flowers with a darker blotch open mid to late May. Forms a dense plant wider than high. These large azaleas are from a block of old stock plants.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Another of the most highly rated Glenn Dale hybrids, 'Gaiety' features 2-3" rose pink flowers with dark violet flares in April. Narrow green leaves on plant of spreading habit are a nice contrast.