Skip to content
Log inStart trial

Karen Azalea

Azalea X 'Karen'

Design with this plant

Overview

The Karen Azalea (Azalea x 'Karen') is a vibrant deciduous shrub renowned for its profuse spring blossoms. Deep purple flowers with a magenta undertone and a delicate white blaze emerge in April-May. With a mature size of 2-4 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide, this hardy Azalea thrives in well-drained, acidic soil. It prefers partial to full sun, and its compact growth makes it ideal for small gardens or mass plantings in zones 4-8.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 4–9Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Karen Azalea (Azalea X 'Karen') — Deep purple flowers with a magenta undertone and a delicate white blaze emerge in April-May
Karen Azalea (Azalea X 'Karen') — With a mature size of 2-4 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide, this hardy Azalea thrives in well-drained, acidic soilKaren Azalea (Azalea X 'Karen') — The Karen Azalea (Azalea x 'Karen') is a vibrant deciduous shrub renowned for its profuse spring blossoms

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Mature height
2–4 Ft.
Mature width
3–5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Temperate

See full data, regional cultivation notes, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.

Start your 14-day trial

Photos (3)

Karen Azalea (Azalea X 'Karen') — Deep purple flowers with a magenta undertone and a delicate white blaze emerge in April-May
Karen Azalea (Azalea X 'Karen') — With a mature size of 2-4 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide, this hardy Azalea thrives in well-drained, acidic soil
Karen Azalea (Azalea X 'Karen') — The Karen Azalea (Azalea x 'Karen') is a vibrant deciduous shrub renowned for its profuse spring blossoms
Photographs by 2 contributors

Related plants

Aglo Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Aglo') — Growing to a moderate size

Broadleaf Evergreen

Aglo Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Aglo'

FullUSDA 4–7
Alaska Azalea (Azalea 'Alaska') — The Alaska Azalea (Rhododendron 'Alaska') is a hardy deciduous shrub

Shrub

Alaska Azalea

Azalea 'Alaska'

HalfUSDA 9–11
Albert-Elizabeth Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Albert-Elizabeth') — Rhododendron 'Albert-Elizabeth', distinguished by its large magenta flowers, blooms in late

Shrub

Albert-Elizabeth Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Albert-Elizabeth'

FullUSDA 6–10
Anah Kruschke Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Anah Kruschke') — making it a substantial addition to garden borders

Shrub

Anah Kruschke Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Anah Kruschke'

FullUSDA 6–10
Autumn Amethyst Azalea (Azalea Encore 'Autumn Amethyst®') — The Autumn Amethyst™ Encore® Azalea (Rhododendron 'Conlee') is a versatile evergreen

Shrub

Autumn Amethyst Azalea

Azalea Encore 'Autumn Amethyst®'

FullUSDA 6–10
Autumn Sunset Azalea (Azalea Encore 'Autumn Sunset®') — The Autumn Sunset Azalea (Azalea Encore 'Autumn Sunset®') is a striking, repeat-blooming shrub

Shrub

Autumn Sunset Azalea

Azalea Encore 'Autumn Sunset®'

FullUSDA 6–10