Azalea California Doll – Charming Hybrid with Soft Pastel Blooms

The Azalea ‘California Doll’ is a delightful hybrid variety known for its soft pastel-colored flowers and neatly shaped foliage. Its blooms often appear in gentle pink tones with a refined, doll-like charm, giving this plant a light, graceful look that fits beautifully into living rooms, balconies, patios, or shaded garden corners. Compact, elegant, and naturally decorative, this variety adds a subtle pop of color without overwhelming the space.

This Azalea performs best in bright, indirect light and prefers cool, gently humid conditions. With slightly acidic, well-draining soil and steady moisture, California Doll produces clusters of delicate blooms throughout the season. Its manageable size and tidy growth make it a great choice for indoor décor, balcony displays, and gifting.

Common Names

• Azalea California Doll

• California Doll Azalea

• Evergreen Azalea

Botanical Name

Rhododendron indicum (California Doll cultivar)

Scientific Name

Rhododendron spp. – Hybrid Azalea (California Doll Form)

Synonyms

• Azalea Indica ‘California Doll’

• Rhododendron hybrid Azalea

Features

• Well-matured, healthy, and well-rooted plant

• Soft pastel pink blooms with a delicate, hybrid form

• Compact, decorative foliage ideal for indoor and semi-shaded outdoor areas

• Performs well in cool, bright conditions

• Long seasonal flowering with consistent moisture

How to Care

• Light: Bright, indirect light or partial shade

• Water: Keep soil lightly moist; avoid extreme dryness

• Soil: Slightly acidic, well-draining potting mix

• Temperature: Cool to moderate indoor conditions preferred

• Humidity: Benefits from moderate humidity levels

• Fertilizer: Light feeding during active blooming

Ideal For

• Indoor décor

• Balconies and patios

• Shaded gardens

• Soft, pastel-themed floral displays

• Gifting