Girard's Hot Shot Azalea

Rhododendron girard x

Extremely hardy evergreen Azalea with deep rose-red flowers in the spring and red tinted fall foliage!

A prolific bloomer displaying single, reddish-orange flowers. Remains evergreen in milder climates, semi-evergreen elsewhere. A terrific effect used in mass for a colorful show. Orange-red fall foliage. Semi-evergreen.

Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5a-8b (zone 6)

• Light: Partial and Dappled Sun
• Water: Medium
• Soil Moisture / Drainage:  Well Drained Moist
• Fertilize: Once a month
• Role: Filler
Height at Maturity:  3-4 feet
Width at Maturity:  4-5 feet
Spacing:  3-4 feet for solid hedges;  6 feet + for space between plants