Botanical profile

Azalea × 'White Lights'

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

Azalea × 'White Lights', or 'White Lights' hardy azalea, is a decorative shrub with bright spring blooms, prized for its highly fragrant pinkish-white flowers, which open in generous clusters just before the foliage fully unfurls. Its rounded and graceful habit, combined with light green foliage, creates an elegant and light presence in semi-shaded gardens, flower borders, or wooded areas. Like other members of the Northern Lights series, this variety was selected for its excellent hardiness and reliable floriferousness. 'White Lights' offers refined and luminous blooms, while attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, making it ideal for creating a romantic and natural setting.

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
White
Fruiting
Discrete brown capsules
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.