Azalea 'Karens'


Karens Azalea

Azalea 'Karens' is a very hardy, dwarf, compact spreading evergreen shrub. The foliage is a shiny dark green. The beautiful, bright lavender pink flowers arrive late April to early May and are about 2 inches across. 'Karens' will grow to a height of 2 to 4 feet with a 2 to 4 foot spread. It has a rounded shape and a medium growth rate. The Azalea 'Karens' prefers a protected site in sun or partial shade. It is considered among the hardiest evergreen azaleas.

Azaleas are evergreen or deciduous members of the genus Rhododendron 'Gable Hybrids'. Azaleas are not just smaller Rhododendrons, they are botanically different.  

Other Azalea cultivars to look for:
   'Alba'  white
   '
Girards Crimson'  red
   '
Golden Lights'  gold
  
'Hino-Crimson'  red
  
'Stewartstonian'  red
  
'White Lights'  white