Hardy Gardenia Azalea
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Hardy Gardenia Azalea

Hardy Gardenia Azalea

$98.00
$98.00
$98.00
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Rhododendron 'Hardy Gardenia'

 

The Hardy Gardenia Azalea combines refined evergreen structure with exceptional floral display, producing densely petaled white rosette blooms in May that echo gardenia elegance. Its slow, measured growth pattern and compact proportions make it particularly suited to foundation plantings, mass groupings, and specimen applications where controlled form is valued. Thriving in shade to partial shade conditions, this cultivar expands design possibilities in challenging light environments where many flowering shrubs underperform. Dense, deep green foliage provides year-round visual continuity, while the distinctive double-petaled flowers deliver concentrated seasonal impact—an excellent choice for gardeners seeking refined ornamental character with minimal maintenance demands.

Hardiness Map
Mature Height: 4'
Mature Width: 4'
Flower Season: Spring
Sun: Full shade
Hardiness Zone: 6 to 9
This plant is suitable for the low temperates below:
Temp (F)
Zone
Temp (C)
-10 to 0
6
-23.3 to -17.8
0 to 10
7
-17.8 to -12.2
10 to 20
8
-12.2 to -6.7
20 to 30
9
-6.7 to -1.1

Be sure to use a well drained soil medium when planting any Azalea, Rhododendron, Mountain Laurel, or Camellia as they all prefer fall planting with less watering than you might think. In NC our soil is clay so we prefer to use pine bark soil conditioner when planting these varities.