Plant field guide
Azalea (George Tabor)
One of the most popular Southern Indica azaleas with large light orchid-pink flowers marked by a dark rose blotch. Vigorous and reliable bloomer that creates a spectacular spring display.
Growing requirements
- Scientific name
- Rhododendron indica 'George Tabor'
- Sun
- partial shade
- Water
- moderate
- Height
- 48 in (122 cm) – 72 in (183 cm)
- Spread
- 48 in (122 cm) – 72 in (183 cm)
- Spacing
- Not recorded
- Hardiness zones & minimum temperature
- USDA 7–10; average annual extreme minimum from 0°F (-17.8°C). Hardiness does not predict local frost dates.
- Difficulty
- easy
Planting & seasonal timing
Northern Hemisphere planting months: not yet verified in our database.
Northern Hemisphere pruning months: April, May.
For the Southern Hemisphere, these seasonal windows shift approximately six months. Check your local frost forecast, soil temperature, and species requirements; calendar months are not a guarantee of planting safety.
More cold hardy than most Indica azaleas (zone 7). Very popular in the Southeast. Semi-evergreen. Fast growing. Excellent for creating a color impact.
Pruning
Prune after flowering. Can be kept compact with annual pruning. Blooms on old wood - avoid fall/winter pruning.
Fertilizer
Azalea/Rhododendron fertilizer (acidic)
After flowering
Mulch
3 inches of pine bark or pine straw.