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Girard's Hot Shot Evergreen Azalea

Azalea x 'Girard's Hot Shot'

Pronunciation: uh-ZAY-lee-uh
SKU #00745
6-9

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OVERVIEW
Description A prolific bloomer displaying single, reddish-orange flowers. Remains evergreen in milder climates, semi-evergreen elsewhere. Terrific effect used in mass for a colorful show. Orange-red fall foliage. Semi-evergreen.
Light Filtered sun, Partial shade
Watering Keep soil moist but not soggy.
Blooms Mid-spring
Mature Size Moderate grower to 2 to 4 ft. tall, 3 to 5 ft. wide.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Semi-Evergreen
Special Features Easy Care, Fall Color
Problems/Solutions Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth Rate Moderate
Growth Habit Rounded
Flower Attributes Showy Flowers
STYLE
Landscape Use Border, Container, Hedge
Flower Color Red
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Gardenia (Gardenia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Tree Fern (Dicksonia); Daphne (Daphne); Fatsia (Fatsia)
CARE
Care Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Avoid harsh afternoon sun; best with dappled shade in hot summer areas. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.

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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.