A new and distinct cultivar of Azalea plant named `Provence`,
characterized by its dark green-colored leaves that do not abscise during
the cooling and forcing periods; uniform and somewhat outwardly spreading
plant habit; freely branching habit; uniform and freely flowering habit;
relatively rapid flowering response; large rich lavender-colored flowers;
double flower form; and excellent postproduction longevity with plants
maintaining good flower substance for about five weeks in an interior
environment.