Azalea Karen

Enjoy dependable spring color and rich burgundy fall foliage with an azalea known for exceptional cold hardiness. Karen Azalea forms an upright mounded evergreen shrub with narrow dark green leaves. Heavy clusters of lavender-purple flowers open in spring, followed by brilliant burgundy foliage as temperatures cool.

Growing Guide

• Sun Exposure: Part Sun
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9
• Mature Height: 2 feet–4 feet
• Mature Width: 3 feet–5 feet
• Spacing: 4 feet
• Soil: Acidic, rich, well-drained soil
• Water Needs: Moderate
• Growth Rate: Moderate

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Rhododendron 'Karen'
• Common Name: Karen Azalea
• Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
• Bloom Color: Purple
• Season of Interest: Spring, Fall, Year-Round
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Growth Habit: Upright and Mounding
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes

Key Features

• Rich lavender-purple spring flowers
• Excellent cold hardiness
• Burgundy fall foliage
• Evergreen structure
• Upright mounded habit
• Attracts pollinators

Landscape Uses

• Foundation plantings
• Woodland gardens
• Mixed shrub borders
• Cold-climate landscapes
• Pollinator gardens

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in acidic, rich, well-drained soil.
• Provide partial sun and regular moisture.
• Mulch to help protect the shallow roots.
• Prune after flowering if shaping is needed.

Companion Plants

• Aucuba japonica 'Rozannie'
• Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'
• 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.