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Girard's Crimson Evergreen Azalea
Azalea x Girard hybrid 'Girard's Crimson'
Pronunciation: uh-ZAY-lee-uh
SKU #00204
LIGHT:
Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Slow growing; reaches 2 to 4 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide.
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| Description | Beautiful, very large, rosy-red crimson flowers bloom in spring. Its dense, compact habit with glossy evergreen foliage add year-round interest. A great accent plant for a dappled sun to open shade landscape setting; more sun-tolerant in cooler regions. Ideal for massing on north or east facing, sloped sites. Works well in containers. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Red |
| 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. Prefers dappled sun to bright shade; takes some sun in cooler northern zones. Shelter from drying winds. 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. |
Details
| Description | Beautiful, very large, rosy-red crimson flowers bloom in spring. Its dense, compact habit with glossy evergreen foliage add year-round interest. A great accent plant for a dappled sun to open shade landscape setting; more sun-tolerant in cooler regions. Ideal for massing on north or east facing, sloped sites. Works well in containers. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Red |
| 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. Prefers dappled sun to bright shade; takes some sun in cooler northern zones. Shelter from drying winds. 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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About Us
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.
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.