Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The Coral Bell Azalea is a prolific springtime bloomer that is not to be missed. The trumpet-shaped flowers are a coral-pink hue. The flowers bloom in clusters that completely engulf the shrub. Dark green glossy leaves give the shrub a full form after the beautiful flowers fade. The foliage turns a dark red hue in fall for a final pop of color.
This shrub's upright, bushy form makes a charming foundation planting or specimen in a mixed bed. The foliage stays in place as a broadleaf evergreen, so this plant continues to provide visual interest throughout the year. Azaleas are rather low maintenance, and pollinators visit the flowers for added wildlife value.
Coral Bell Azalea Care
Plant Coral Bell Azalea in full sun and in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Azaleas do best in acidic soil, so test your soil and amend as needed to modify the pH level. Water new plants consistently for the first year. Acclimated plants only need water during a dry spell, but these plants have fine, shallow roots, which can dry out quickly. A thick layer of organic mulch will help the soil retain moisture. Apply a fertilizer formulated for Azaleas or Rhododendrons to support growth and flowers.
Azaleas do not need a lot of pruning but shape as necessary after flowering is complete. Pruning late in the growing season or prior to blooming will not harm the plant, but it may reduce the number of flowers the shrub produces. Move container-grown plants to a protected area for winter. Landscape plants may need protection when grown in windswept areas.
Coral Bell Azalea Spacing
The Coral Bell Azalea grows 36 inches tall and 48 inches wide. Space shrubs 48 inches apart, center on center, for a dense hedge or continuous planting.
Coral Bell Azalea Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 6 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 3 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 4 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Spreading, Upright
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink
- Flower Description
- Pink
- Bloom Time
- Mid-Spring
- Blooms On
-
Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green, Red
- Foliage Description
- Green, Burgundy in Winter
- Foliage Type
- , Semi-Evergreen, Variegated
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Fall Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Coral Bell Azalea
- Also Known As
- Kirin Azalea, Daybreak Azalea, Pink Beauty
- Botanical Name
- Azalea 'Coral Bells'
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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