Girard's Rose Azalea

Rhododendron x Girard 'Girard's Rose'

Giraard's Rose Azalea is a compact upright evergreen shrub with small glossy leaves that turn reddish-orange in winter.  Masses of lightly ruffled deep rose pink flowers bloom through spring.  A very versatile plant that prefers partial sun with acidic rich, well-drained soils.  Azaleas are excellent pollination and butterfly attractors. 

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Moderate water needs, properly drained soils is a must to avoid root rot.  Mulch helps to keep roots from drying out. Keep away from drip lines of the walnut family. Acidify soils as needed (PH range of 5 to 6.5) Southern climates with excessive humidity are more prone to powdery mildew, twig blights, and rust.  Azaleas are prone to many diseases and pest problems, but the proper environment and care should negate most of them.

LANDSCAPE USES:   Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundational Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:   Mahonia,  Higan Cherry,  Camellia

IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang,  Rhododendron x Girard Girards Rose 1zz,  CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang,  Rhododendron x Girard Girards Rose 2zz,  CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang,  Rhododendron x Girard Girards Rose 0zz,  CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Photo by David J. Stang,  Rhododendron x Girard Girards Rose 5zz,  CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.