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Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Gibraltar'

Also Known As

  • Azalea 'Exbury Gibralter'
  • Azalea 'Gibraltar'
  • Azalea exbury x 'Gibraltar'
  • Rhododendron 'Gibralter'
  • Gibraltar Deciduous Azalea

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-10'
  • W: 4'-8'

planting zones

  • 5b-9b

8-12 inch | $40.75

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18-24 inch (Very full) | $80.75

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6-9 inch | $34.75

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Gibraltar Azalea plant details

Gibraltar Azalea is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring bronze, orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gibraltar Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: bronze, orange and red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, fall color, floriferous, fragrant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gibraltar Azalea

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A beautiful deciduous Azalea, with clusters of large, deep coppery-orange flowers in mid to late spring before the leaves unfurl. The flower petals are fringed and wonderfully fragrant. A hardy Azalea that is also mildew resistant.
Brilliant, and I mean brilliant balls of orange with red highlights in this sought after azalea. A perennial favorite.
Vivid Orange blooms mid-season, reddish fall color. Mildew resistant foliage, Zones 5-8.
This is among the most popular and reliable of the Exbury azaleas. Its puts on a smashing show of vivid orange blooms in midseason. Mildew-resistant foliage. AGM winner.
Large deep red flowers.

Gardening facts about Gibraltar Azalea plant

How to Grow Gibraltar Azalea

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • bronze
    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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