Girard's Hot Shot Evergreen Azalea
Azalea x 'Girard's Hot Shot'
Pronunciation: uh-ZAY-lee-uh
SKU #00745
| 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. |
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| 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. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
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| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Gardenia (Gardenia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Tree Fern (Dicksonia); Daphne (Daphne); Fatsia (Fatsia) |
| 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
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