Azalea 'George L. Taber'

Rhododendron indica 'George L. Taber'

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What To Know!

☑️Survives Houston's hot summers!!

☑️Pretty much disease free!

☑️Minimal water once established!

☑️Won't be destroyed by bugs!

☑️Takes normal Houston winters!

⚠️Can be a challenge to grow but worth a try!

Planting & Care Guide

A favorite heirloom variety featuring large, light orchid-pink flowers with white variegation and dark pink blotches.

Planting Tips

Watering Tips

Fertilization Tips

Cutting & Pruning

Insects & Disease

Winter Care

Azaleas are resilient beauties, but they sure can play dead after a snap! Before you call it a loss, do the 'Scratch Test': use your thumbnail on a stem. If it's vibrant green inside, she's just napping. Be patient—99% of them bounce back by April if you leave the pruners in the garage!

Available at the following local nurseries:

Quick Facts

Average Landscape Size

6-8'Tx6-8'W

Sun

Water

Part Sun to Part Shade

Moderate

Deer Resistance

Low

Cold Hardiness

USDA Zones 7-9

Bloom Season

Spring

Heat & Cold Hardiness

Hardy. One of the most popular and resilient varieties.