Azalea x. hybrid 'Girard's Fuchsia'
Evergreen Azalea
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Dark glossy foliage
- Very hardy
- Reddish purple spring flowers
Evergreen
Low Maintenance
Rock Garden
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Spring
Attracts Butterflies
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Grows best in partial shade with morning sun but will grow in full sun in colder climates. Prefers average moisture and acidic soil with good drainage and organic matter. Plants benefit from fertilizer applied in late winter or early spring.
Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 4-5 ft
Price Level 1: $44.99~#3
Bloom Color: Magenta
Zone: 5-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Naturalizing
- Evergreen
- Low Maintenance
- Rock Garden
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Spring Bloomer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Azalea
Common Name: Azalea
Dense, evergreen shrub with shiny green foliage. Flowers in spring in a wide range of colors such as pink, white, red and purple. Single and double blooms. Great for group plantings, naturalizing and foundation plantings.