Girard's Hot Shot Evergreen Azalea
Azalea x 'Girard's Hot Shot'
SKU
0745
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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Filtered sun, Partial shade
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | uh-ZAY-lee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate grower to 2 to 4 ft. tall, 3 to 5 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Mid-Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Partial shade |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Fall Color, Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Showy Spring Flowers |
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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