A hardy variety that becomes covered with lightly-scented rose pink trumpet shaped flowers in spring. It?s foliage emerges light green in spring and develops a red tint in the fall. Requires well-drained, acidic soil. Planted in mass, provides an impressive display of color. Botanical Name- Azalea x ‘Girard’s Rose’ Pronunciation- uh-ZAY-lee-uh ex Foliage- Semi-evergreen Mature Width- 5 ft Mature Height- 5 ft Sun Exposure- Part sun to part shade Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soi; Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Pink Bloom Time- Spring Companion Plants- Heuchera ‘Midnight Rose’ (pink-on-pink synergy in part shade) Fauna Attracted- Bees (bumble, honey), hummingbirds, some butterflies Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – Yearly Care Instructions- Prune immediately after flowering; use acidic fertilizer in spring and keep soil evenly moist. Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to shape and remove weak growth. Fertilization Instructions- Apply an acidic fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Amend clay soil with peat moss or pine bark to maintain acidity and improve drainage. Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone Possible Issues- Lace bugs, root rot, powdery mildew
