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Girard's Hot Shot Evergreen Azalea
Azalea x 'Girard's Hot Shot'
Pronunciation: uh-ZAY-lee-uh
SKU #00745
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Partial shade
WATER:
Keep soil moist but not soggy.
SIZE:
Moderate grower to 2 to 4 ft. tall, 3 to 5 ft. wide.
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| 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Mid-spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Gardenia (Gardenia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Tree Fern (Dicksonia); Daphne (Daphne); Fatsia (Fatsia) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Mid-spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Attracts Pollinators |
| 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 |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Gardenia (Gardenia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Tree Fern (Dicksonia); Daphne (Daphne); Fatsia (Fatsia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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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.