Buy Herbert Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Herbert'

Also Known As

Azalea 'Herbert'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-5'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

5a-9b

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Herbert Azalea plant details

Herbert Azalea is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring purple 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, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Herbert Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Herbert Azalea

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

1.5 inch flowers are bright reddish purple with a darker blotch. Frilled and hose-in-hose. Bloom time is early mid-season.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Frilled 1-2" hose-in-hose blooms produced early to mid-season, host hues of red-violets with vivid dark violet flares. This spreading azalea grows low to medium in height.