Girard's Fuchsia Evergreen Azalea
Azalea x 'Girard's Fuchsia'
Description | This beautiful hardy azalea thrives in USDA zone 6 despite the chilling winters! A stunning profusion of single, fuchsia-colored blooms blankets the lush, green foliage in the spring. A premier flowering shrub for use as a hedge, in borders or in groupings. Loves the dappled sunlight of a woodland garden. Semi-evergreen. |
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Light | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
Blooms | Spring |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 4 ft. tall, 3 to 5 ft. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
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Special Features | Easy Care |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Growth Habit | Rounded |
Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
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Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Gardenia (Gardenia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Fern (Polystichum); Daphne (Daphne); Fatsia (Fatsia) |
Care | 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!
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Your plant(s) are estimated to ship to Connecticut on or around April 10th, 2024, depending on weather and garden center orders. Because all plants respond to weather and other conditions while growing, we can not guarantee a ship date. We will only deliver plants once they meet our rigorous quality and size standards, and only when the garden center schedules a delivery. Thank you for your patience.
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This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting. Please note, not all garden centers participate as delivery locations for online orders.
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Scott's Orchard & Nursery 1838 New London Turnpike
Glastonbury, Connecticut 06033 -
Woodland Gardens 168 Woodland St.
Manchester, Connecticut 06040 -
Lowe's 31 Buckland Hills Drive
Manchester, Connecticut 06042
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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.