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Girard's Renee Michelle Evergreen Azalea
Azalea x 'Girard's Renee Michelle'
Pronunciation: uh-ZAY-lee-uh
SKU #00203
This showy, hardy azalea thrives in USDA zone 6 despite the chilling winters! Very deep pink, ruffled flowers have a dark pink-spotted throat. The profusion of blooms creates a thrilling spring specimen, excellent for use as a hedge, in borders or in a mass planting for an impressive color display. Semi-evergreen.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 3 to 5 ft. wide.
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Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
| Design Ideas | A heavy bloomer for spicy early spring foundation beds out front of the house. Spot into mixed borders for welcome spring color addition. Use for fleshing out partially shaded bends beneath tree groves. A good selection for sideyards with enough light and courtyards in the South. An important component of the Japanese tea garden to signify the season of spring with its blooms. Newly discovered for modern architecture as a single bold shrub for enclosed outdoor spaces. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Gardenia (Gardenia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Daphne (Daphne); Tree Fern (Dicksonia); Fatsia (Fatsia) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in humus-rich, acidic, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh sun exposures in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Keep roots cool with a layer of mulch. Prune to shape and apply an acid fertilizer after flowering. |
| Lore | In its habitat of origin on volcano slopes of northern Japan, these are known as "torch azaleas" due to the naturally intense coloring. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | A heavy bloomer for spicy early spring foundation beds out front of the house. Spot into mixed borders for welcome spring color addition. Use for fleshing out partially shaded bends beneath tree groves. A good selection for sideyards with enough light and courtyards in the South. An important component of the Japanese tea garden to signify the season of spring with its blooms. Newly discovered for modern architecture as a single bold shrub for enclosed outdoor spaces. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Gardenia (Gardenia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Daphne (Daphne); Tree Fern (Dicksonia); Fatsia (Fatsia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in humus-rich, acidic, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh sun exposures in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Keep roots cool with a layer of mulch. Prune to shape and apply an acid fertilizer after flowering. |
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History
| Lore | In its habitat of origin on volcano slopes of northern Japan, these are known as "torch azaleas" due to the naturally intense coloring. |
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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.