Rosebud Azalea (Azalea × 'Rosebud')

Rosebud Azalea (Azalea × 'Rosebud') is a dwarf evergreen shrub with a slowly spreading, tidy habit and small green leaves. Abundant pink buds open to double pink flowers in spring.

Grow in part sun and rich, moist, well-drained, acidic soil.

Growing details

• Plant type: Evergreen shrub
• Mature height: 2–3 feet
• Mature spread: 3–4 feet
• Spacing: Approximately 3.5 feet apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 6–9
• Light: Part sun
• Soil: Rich, acidic, moist and well-drained
• Flowers: Double pink blooms
• Bloom season: Spring
• Foliage: Small green evergreen leaves

Care and garden use

Water regularly and mulch in winter. Maintain good air circulation and suitable drainage. Potential diseases include canker, crown rot, root rot, leaf spot, rust, and powdery mildew. Watch for aphids, borers, lace bugs, leafhoppers, mealybugs, mites, nematodes, scale, thrips, and whiteflies.

Use as an accent or in grouped plantings, borders, wildlife gardens, foundation plantings, or low hedges. Pair with hydrangea, other azaleas, or coral bells where growing conditions suit each plant.

Image credit: Photo by David J. Stang, Azalea Rosebud 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0. Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.