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Azalea 'Girard's Crimson'-Evergreen Shrub-Vibrant Crimson Blooms 3 Gallon

Azalea 'Girard's Crimson'-Evergreen Shrub-Vibrant Crimson Blooms 3 Gallon

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Azalea 'Girard's Crimson'

Azalea 'Girard's Crimson'

Description

Azalea 'Girard's Crimson' is a stunning evergreen shrub known for its vibrant crimson-red blooms. It adds a splash of color to gardens during the spring and is a favorite among gardeners for its hardiness and striking appearance.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use in borders, as a foundation plant, or in woodland gardens. It can also be grown in containers for patios or balconies.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Azalea 'Girard's Crimson'
  • Common Name Common Name: Girard's Crimson' Azalea
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 3-4 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Partial shade to full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: No
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Rhododendrons, Camellias

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained, acidic soil
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Acidic, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Prefers humid conditions
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds and afternoon sun
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