Azalea G.G Gerbing

Brighten partially shaded landscapes with large pure white flowers and a tall evergreen habit. G.G. Gerbing Azalea produces three-inch white flowers in mid-spring followed by lighter repeat blooms into fall. More shade tolerant than many azaleas, it works well beneath high tree canopies, along woodland edges, or as a flowering screen.

Growing Guide

• Sun Exposure: Part Sun to Full Shade
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 9 (hardy to 0०F)
• Mature Height: 6 feet–8 feet
• Mature Width: 4 feet–6 feet
• Spacing: 5 feet
• Soil: Acidic, rich, well-drained soil
• Water Needs: Moderate
• Growth Rate: Moderate

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Rhododendron 'G.G. Gerbing'
• Common Name: G.G. Gerbing Azalea
• Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
• Bloom Color: White
• Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-Round
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Growth Habit: Tall and Upright
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes

Key Features

• Large pure white flowers
• Spring bloom with lighter repeat flowering
• More shade tolerant than many azaleas
• Tall upright habit
• Evergreen foliage
• Attracts pollinators

Landscape Uses

• Woodland edges
• Flowering screens
• Large foundation plantings
• Mixed shrub borders
• Pollinator gardens

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in acidic, rich, well-drained soil.
• Provide part sun to full shade.
• Water regularly during establishment.
• Prune after flowering if shaping or size control is needed.

Companion Plants

• Aucuba japonica 'Picturata'
• Aucuba japonica 'Rozannie'
• 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.