Pink Piedmont Azalea – Brilliant Blooms • Pollinator Magnet • Native Southern Beauty
Growing Zones: 6–9
Mature Height: 2–3 ft
The Pink Piedmont Azalea lights up spring with soft to vibrant pink blossoms, filling your garden with color and gentle fragrance. This deciduous native azalea is grown from seed at Flowing Well Tree Farm, making it perfect for woodland gardens, naturalistic landscapes, and pollinator-friendly plantings.
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zones 6–9
Cold-hardy in the Southeast and lower Mid-Atlantic
Performs best with some summer shade in hotter climates
Soil Preferences
Well-drained, acidic soil (pH 4.5–6.0)
Rich in organic matter — amend with peat, compost, or pine bark
Avoid heavy clay or alkaline soils unless properly amended
Planting Instructions
Location: Partial shade is ideal — morning sun with afternoon shade preferred
Hole: Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and slightly shallower than its height
Planting: Place root ball slightly above soil level — azaleas do not like deep planting
Backfill: Use amended soil (pine fines or compost), press gently without compacting
Mulch: Apply 2–3 inches of pine bark or pine straw, keeping mulch away from the crown
Watering Guidelines
Keep soil evenly moist, especially when young
Water 2–3 times per week during the first 3 months of establishment
After established, water during dry periods, particularly in spring and summer
Rainwater or filtered water is best for pH-sensitive roots
Fertilization
Use a slow-release, acid-loving fertilizer (e.g., 10-8-6 for azaleas)
Apply in early spring before blooms, and lightly in late summer
Avoid overfertilizing — sensitive roots can burn
Organic options like cottonseed meal or fish emulsion work well
Why Choose Pink Piedmont Azalea?
Native and naturally pest-resistant
Gorgeous pink blooms attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees
Ideal for woodland, native, or understory plantings
Seed-grown — genetically diverse and locally adapted
