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Azalea 'Gibraltar'

Common Name: Gibraltar Exbury Azalea

A spectacular deciduous Exbury azalea renowned for its large, fiery orange flowers often flushed with apricot and gold. ‘Gibraltar’ delivers one of the most brilliant spring color displays among deciduous azaleas and is equally valued for its excellent fall foliage, which turns glowing shades of red and orange. Key features Width: 5–7 ft Height: 5–7 ft Flower color: Bright orange to orange-red Bloom time: Mid to late spring (before or with leaves) Foliage: Medium green; outstanding red-orange fall color Form: Upright, open, rounded shrub Life cycle: Deciduous shrub Growing conditions Sun: Full sun to part shade (best flowering in full sun with moisture) Soil: Acidic, moist, well-drained; rich in organic matter Water: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–8 Landscape use Specimen shrub for spring display Mixed shrub borders Woodland edges Naturalized plantings Accent shrub with fall color interest Notes Fragrant flowers attract early pollinators Generally deer resistant More sun tolerant than evergreen azaleas Avoid alkaline soils Prune immediately after flowering if needed

Plant Type:	Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Shrub
Width:	5-7'
Height:	5-7'
Fragrant:	No
Growth Rate	Moderate
Zone:	5 - 8
Deer Resistant:	No
Salt Tolerant:	No
Drought Tolerant:	No
Attract:	Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Exposure:	Partial Shade
Bloom Time:	Late Spring
Bark Type:	Smooth
Landscape/Use:	Mass Planting, Accent Plant
Shape:	Broad Upright
Soil Type	Loamy, Well Drained, Acidic
Flower Color:	Amber
Leaf Color:	Green
Fall Color:	Green