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Azalea 'Hershey's Red' (Kurume Hybrid)
Common Name: Evergreen Azalea, Hershey's Red Azalea, Kurume Azalea
Azalea ‘Hershey’s Red’ is a dependable evergreen azalea valued for its bright cherry-red flowers, compact habit, and excellent cold tolerance. Blooming in mid spring, the vivid red blossoms create a strong color accent in shaded landscapes and pair well with lighter-flowering azaleas. The foliage is dark green, glossy, and evergreen, providing year-round structure. ‘Hershey’s Red’ forms a dense, rounded to slightly spreading shrub, making it well suited for foundations, mass plantings, and woodland edges. It is known for reliable performance in cooler climates. Key features Width: 3–5 ft Height: 3–4 ft Flower color: Bright cherry red Bloom time: Mid spring Foliage: Dark green, evergreen Form: Dense, rounded Life cycle: Evergreen shrub Growing conditions Sun: Part shade (morning sun, afternoon shade preferred) Soil: Acidic, moist, well-drained; rich in organic matter Water: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred Hardiness: USDA Zones 6a–8b Landscape use Foundation plantings Woodland and shade gardens Evergreen mass plantings Mixed shrub borders Notes Noted for good cold hardiness among evergreen azaleas Generally deer resistant Mulch to keep roots cool and evenly moist Avoid hot afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch Prune immediately after flowering if shaping is needed
| Plant Type: | Broadleaf Evergreen |
| Width: | 3-5' |
| Height: | 3-4' |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Fruit | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 5 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Spring |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Landscape/Use: | Container, Mass Planting, Foundation Plant |
| Shape: | Spreading, Oval, Compact |
| Soil Type | Moist well-drained, Sandy well-drained |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Dark Green |
