Azalea Johanna

Bring deep red spring color, glossy evergreen foliage, and dependable year-round structure to compact garden spaces. Johanna Azalea forms a dense, semi-dwarf shrub with foliage that emerges light green, matures to emerald, and develops burgundy tones in winter. Ruffled red flowers cover the plant in spring, while its manageable size makes it easy to use near foundations, walkways, and mixed borders.

Growing Guide

• Sun Exposure: Part Sun
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 8 (hardy to 0०F)
• Mature Height: 3 feet–4 feet
• Mature Width: 4 feet–5 feet
• Spacing: 4 feet
• Soil: Acidic, rich, well-drained soil
• Water Needs: Moderate
• Growth Rate: Moderate

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Rhododendron 'Johanna'
• Common Name: Johanna Azalea
• Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
• Bloom Color: Red
• Season of Interest: Spring, Year-Round
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Growth Habit: Dense and Semi-Dwarf
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes

Key Features

• Ruffled deep red spring flowers
• Dense semi-dwarf growth habit
• Glossy evergreen foliage
• Burgundy winter foliage tones
• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Useful in compact landscapes

Landscape Uses

• Foundation plantings
• Mixed shrub borders
• Low hedges
• Entryways
• Pollinator gardens

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in acidic, rich, well-drained soil.
• Provide regular moisture during establishment.
• Apply mulch to protect the shallow root system.
• Prune shortly after flowering if shaping is needed.

Companion Plants

• Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'
• Aucuba japonica 'Rozannie'
• Camellia sasanqua 'Shishi Gashira'

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.