Azalea George Tabor

Create a bold spring display with large pale pink flowers, evergreen foliage, and a substantial shrub suited to larger beds. George Tabor Azalea produces a heavy spring bloom of pale white-pink flowers marked with darker pink throats, followed by a lighter repeat bloom in fall. Its dense growth responds well to pruning, making it useful as a flowering screen, large foundation shrub, or background planting.

Growing Guide

• Sun Exposure: Part Sun
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 10 (hardy to 0०F)
• Mature Height: 6 feet–8 feet
• Mature Width: 5 feet–8 feet
• Spacing: 6 feet
• Soil: Acidic, rich, well-drained soil
• Water Needs: Moderate
• Growth Rate: Moderate

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Rhododendron 'George Tabor'
• Common Name: George Tabor Azalea
• Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
• Bloom Color: Pink
• Season of Interest: Spring, Fall, Year-Round
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Growth Habit: Large and Dense
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes

Key Features

• Large pale pink flowers with darker throats
• Heavy spring bloom with lighter fall rebloom
• Dense evergreen growth
• Responds well to pruning
• Attracts butterflies and pollinators
• Excellent for larger landscape spaces

Landscape Uses

• Large foundation plantings
• Flowering screens
• Mixed shrub borders
• Background plantings
• Pollinator gardens

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in acidic, rich, well-drained soil.
• Provide regular moisture during establishment.
• Prune shortly after flowering to control size if needed.
• Protect the root zone with mulch.

Companion Plants

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

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.