Girard's Hot Shot Azalea
Rhododendron 'Girard's Hot Shot'
Girard Hybrids
$45.00
A stunning variety with bright crimson blooms that cover dense mounded branches in mid spring, and foliage that turns reddish-orange in fall; showy when in a border or as a garden accent; absolutely must have well-drained, highly acidic and organic soil
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition., Girard's Hot Shot Azalea is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a mounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape
Planting and Growing
and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more., Girard's Hot Shot Azalea will grow to be about 30 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 30 inches. It has a low canopy. It grows at a slow rate
acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, but will die in standing water. It is very fussy about its soil conditions and must have rich, dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight, such as against the south side of a white wall. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth, This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. You may want to keep it away from hot
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Keep moisture level moist
Mature Size 30"Hx30"W
Flowers are crimson with soft fragrance
Flowers in mid spring
Fall color orange
Zone 5a
Likes well drained soil