Girard’s Hot Shot Azalea

Tags: Azalea
Azalea x 'Girard's Hot Shot' (Girard hybrid)

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

Category:
Light Requirements:
Filtered sun
Mature Size:
2-4 ft. tall, 3-5 ft. wide
Cold Hardiness Zone:
6-9
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Red
Bloom Period:
Mid-spring
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.

Care Instructions

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Pruning time: spring after flowering.