The Fashion Azalea is a top-tier choice for Houston gardeners who want a high-impact spring show. Unlike common pink or white varieties, 'Fashion' produces a distinctive, glowing salmon-red flower often described as coral or deep yellowish-pink. It is a mid-season bloomer, usually waiting until the threat of a late-spring freeze has passed before putting on its massive floral display. It belongs to the Glenn Dale hybrid group, bred specifically for increased hardiness and vigor. In fall and winter, the dark green leaves often take on a beautiful coppery-bronze tint, giving your landscape an extra layer of seasonal color. To keep it happy in heavy clay soil, plant it slightly high in a mound or raised bed with plenty of organic mulch to keep the shallow roots cool and moist.
Exposure
Partial shade to dappled sun; thrives with soft morning sun and protection from harsh Houston afternoon heat.
Height x Width
3–5' H x 4–6' W; upright, mounding habit
Water
Moderate; prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil. Will not tolerate standing water or wet feet.
Zones
Zones 6–10
Fertilization
Use an acidic fertilizer (for azaleas and camellias) immediately after the spring bloom. Follow label directions.
Pruning
Prune only after flowering has finished to avoid cutting off next year's buds.
The Fashion Azalea is a top-tier choice for Houston gardeners who want a high-impact spring show. Unlike common pink or white varieties, 'Fashion' produces a distinctive, glowing salmon-red flower often described as coral or deep yellowish-pink. It is a mid-season bloomer, usually waiting until the threat of a late-spring freeze has passed before putting on its massive floral display. It belongs to the Glenn Dale hybrid group, bred specifically for increased hardiness and vigor. In fall and winter, the dark green leaves often take on a beautiful coppery-bronze tint, giving your landscape an extra layer of seasonal color. To keep it happy in heavy clay soil, plant it slightly high in a mound or raised bed with plenty of organic mulch to keep the shallow roots cool and moist.
Exposure
Partial shade to dappled sun; thrives with soft morning sun and protection from harsh Houston afternoon heat.
Height x Width
3–5' H x 4–6' W; upright, mounding habit
Water
Moderate; prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil. Will not tolerate standing water or wet feet.
Zones
Zones 6–10
Fertilization
Use an acidic fertilizer (for azaleas and camellias) immediately after the spring bloom. Follow label directions.
Pruning
Prune only after flowering has finished to avoid cutting off next year's buds.
