19+ Purple Azalea Varieties

Autumn carnation shrub with semi double pink flowers. Some are evergreen while deciduous varieties lose their leaves.

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Purple azalea varieties

Hardijzer in 1965 features many clusters of small magenta blooms on 3 foot compact shrubs. This extremely floriferous mid season bloomer displays attractive deep purple flowers creating abundant star shaped whorls setting off the exceptionally nice dark green foliage. Here are a few of the azaleas we love most.

Notably one of the most hardy purple rhododendrons available. This tiny plant displays gorgeous clusters of bright purple flowers in late spring. Azaleas can bloom from late winter into early summer depending on type.

Hardijzer s beauty developed by the dutch breeder w h. Encore azalea encore azalea 1 gal. Reaches roughly 5 feet tall.

To extend the season plant early mid and late season bloomers. As the name implies azaleodendrons are a cross between azaleas and rhododendrons. Ideal for cooler regions with some protection from winter winds.

Use as a charming accent in a smaller garden or en masse at the edge of a border. Purple encore azaleas with a purplish hue are a great alternative to pink and also complement lighter corals and white encore azaleas adding a rich burst of color to your landscape. A dwarf flowering evergreen shrub with a tight compact form and sensational spring flowers.

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