Herbert Azalea 1 Gallon Live Plant – Rhododendron ‘Herbert’

Herbert Azalea (Rhododendron ‘Herbert’, commonly sold as Azalea × ‘Herbert’) is a compact, evergreen to semi-evergreen flowering shrub admired for its vibrant purple-pink to magenta blossoms and attractive dark green foliage. This hardy azalea cultivar produces a colorful spring display, making it an excellent ornamental choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, foundation plantings, and mixed shrub landscapes.

During spring, Herbert Azalea develops abundant funnel-shaped flowers with rich purple tones that contrast beautifully against its small, glossy green leaves. Its naturally dense, spreading growth habit makes it suitable for low hedges, garden edging, and decorative outdoor containers. Herbert Azalea performs best in partial shade and acidic, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Protection from intense afternoon sunlight is beneficial in warmer climates.

Each order includes 1 live Herbert Azalea plant supplied in a 1-gallon nursery container. The plant is rooted and container-grown. Depending on seasonal conditions, it may arrive with flower buds, green foliage, or without blooms. Some foliage color changes or leaf loss may occur during colder months.

Shipping Size:

• Quantity: 1 Live Plant

• Container Size: 1 Gallon Nursery Container

• Plant Form: Rooted, Container-Grown Live Shrub

• Seasonal Appearance: May Arrive Without Flowers or With Seasonal Foliage Changes

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Quantity: 1 Live Plant

• Container Size: 1 Gallon Nursery Container

• Common Name: Herbert Azalea

• Scientific Name: Rhododendron ‘Herbert’ (Azalea × ‘Herbert’)

• Plant Type: Evergreen to Semi-Evergreen Flowering Shrub

• Growth Habit: Compact, Dense, Spreading

• Flower Color: Purple-Pink to Magenta

• Foliage Color: Dark Green

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–8

• Sunlight: Partial Shade; Morning Sun Preferred

• Soil Preference: Acidic, Well-Drained, Organic-Rich Soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate; Consistent Moisture

• Bloom Season: Spring

• Landscape Uses: Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Shaded Borders, Low Hedges, and Outdoor Containers

• Seasonal Condition: May Arrive Without Flowers or With Seasonal Foliage Changes

Live Herbert Azalea shrub, natural root system, nursery growing medium, 1-gallon nursery container.