Botanical profile

Azalea × 'Orchid Lights'

Latin name
Azalea × 'Orchid Lights'
Common name
Azalea 'Orchid Lights'
Type
Shrub
Family
Ericaceae

Azalea × 'Orchid Lights', or 'Orchid Lights' hardy azalea, is a small, early-flowering ornamental shrub, selected for its delicately scented orchid-pink flowers, which brighten up the garden in spring. Its compact, rounded habit is adorned with soft green foliage, which takes on warm hues in autumn. Part of the Northern Lights series, this variety offers remarkable hardiness, making it perfectly suited for landscaping in cold climates. It is ideal for woodland borders, semi-shaded rockeries, or flowerbeds, where it brings a luminous, understated, and elegant floral touch, while attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3–7
Exposure
Partial shade
Watering
Regular watering
Fertilization
Acidophilus fertilizer in spring. Myke not recommended – use Bionik rooting agent or ground bone meal.
Soil type
Acidic, rich, fresh and well-drained
Minimum temperature
'-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Mauve rose orchid
Fruiting
Small brown capsules with no decorative value
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches)
Width
1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rate
average
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Hummingbirds
Flowers that attract hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.