Stewatstonian Azalea

Stewartstonian Azalea (Azalea × ‘Stewartstonian’) is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its profuse, rich rose-pink blooms each mid to late spring. Its dark green foliage forms a neat, rounded mound that holds year-round, adding structure and colour to shaded borders or foundation plantings. This hardy selection thrives in acidic, humus-rich soils under filtered shade, requiring minimal care once established.

Key Features
• Botanical name: Azalea × ‘Stewartstonian’
• Common name: Stewartstonian Azalea
• Hardiness zones: Canada Zone 5–8
• Exposure: Filtered shade to part shade (avoids hot afternoon sun)
• Soil: Acidic, well-drained, humus-rich soils
• Water needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist and mulch to conserve moisture
• Size at maturity: 0.6–1 m tall × 0.6–1 m wide (2–3 ft × 2–3 ft)
• Foliage: Dark green, evergreen
• Flower colour: Rich rose-pink
• Bloom time: Mid to late spring
• Maintenance: Low; prune lightly immediately after flowering
• Advantages: Deer-resistant; attracts pollinators; excellent for shaded garden spots