Azalea, HerbertThe Herbert Azalea is a hardy Gable hybrid, evergreen shrub renowned for its dense, mounding habit and vibrant, magenta purple flowers in mid spring. Growing roughly 2 4 feet tall and wide, this low maintenance shrub thrives in USDA Zones 59 and prefers part shade, making it ideal for hedging or foundation plantings. Key Characteristics & Care: Flowers: Deep lavender or reddish purple blooms with a darker red purple blotch, often with a "hose in hose"