With Azalea × 'Martha Hitchock' (Evergreen Azalea 'Martha Hitchock'), you get a bold, classic Glenn Dale hybrid look: large spring flowers with a bright white center and dramatic magenta-red edging, set against evergreen foliage. This plant naturally forms a broad, spreading shrub and can be an eye-catching anchor in mixed borders, woodland-style plantings, or foundation beds where you want reliable spring color and year-round structure.

Plan for a mature height around 36-48 inches, and allow room for a similar spread so the plant can keep its natural shape. You will have the best results in part shade, especially where the plant gets gentle morning sun and protection from hot afternoon sun. Even though it is vigorous, you can keep it tidy with selective pruning right after flowering so you do not remove next season's buds.

For long-term success, focus on root health: plant in well-drained, consistently moist soil and maintain an acidic soil profile that azaleas prefer. Mulch helps keep the root zone cool and evenly moist, and a sheltered site reduces winter stress. Avoid heavy, repeated shearing; instead, thin or shorten individual branches as needed to guide shape while preserving the bloom potential. With the right placement and steady care, this evergreen azalea will reward you each spring with crisp bicolor blooms and a strong garden presence.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-8 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Part sun
• Growth rate: Fast
• Mature height: 36-48"
• Spread: 36-48"
• Evergreen: Yes

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