Gibraltar Deciduous Azalea Rhododendron Starter Plant with Orange Spring Blooms, Partial Sun, Zones 5-8

Gibraltar Deciduous Azalea Starter Plant Overview

The Gibraltar deciduous azalea (Rhododendron 'Gibraltar') is a slow to moderate growing flowering shrub known for its vibrant orange blooms in mid to late spring. This starter plant is ideal for gardeners looking to cultivate a woodland-style plant that thrives in partial sun and acidic, well-draining soil. It is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8.

Key Features

• Deciduous shrub with bright orange flowers
• Blooms in mid to late spring
• Prefers partial sun, especially morning sun
• Requires acidic soil with pH between 4.5 and 6.0
• Needs consistently moist, well-draining organic soil
• Mature size ranges from 4 to 6 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide
• Slow to moderate growth rate
• Toxic to dogs and cats, handle with care

Growing Information

Plant the Gibraltar azalea in a location that receives partial sun, ideally morning sunlight, to ensure healthy growth and vibrant blooms. The soil should be acidic and well-draining to prevent root rot and promote optimal nutrient uptake. Keep the soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging. This shrub is best suited for USDA zones 5 to 8 and will reach a mature height of 4 to 6 feet. Due to its toxicity, it should be planted away from pets.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.