Description
Brighten your spring landscape with the rich red tones of Azalea Girard’s Crimson—an evergreen azalea prized for its bold blooms and reliable performance. This compact shrub is celebrated for its striking red flowers with soft rose overtones, blooming in mid-spring to create a vibrant focal point in garden beds, borders, and foundation plantings. Its vigorous habit and cold hardiness make it one of the best red azalea varieties for colder climates.
Growing in a mounded, upright form, Girard's Crimson Azalea reaches 3 feet tall by 4 feet wide at maturity—perfect for adding structure and pops of color to your landscape. It thrives in full sun to partial sun, and prefers acidic, moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Hardy in zones 5–8, this evergreen azalea maintains year-round interest with lush foliage and brilliant seasonal blooms. Plant it in groupings for maximum impact, or enjoy its elegant beauty as a standout specimen.
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What is the Garden Drop Program?
Transform the garden into a breathtaking oasis with the hassle-free Garden Drop Program! Experience the convenience of having vibrant plants delivered individually straight from the farm to your doorstep. Perfect for gifting to loved ones or treating yourself. Order now for an unforgettable garden transformation. Say farewell to the limitations of local availability. Available for delivery across Massachusetts.
Each plant comes in a #3 (3 gallon) growers pot. They will ship individually, directly from our grower to your home garden. Please note that shipping is calculated per plant.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Rhododendron Girards Crimson
Light: full sun – partial sun
Watering: regular watering
Soil: moist, well draining soil with organic matter
Zone: 5 – 8
Plant Shape: upright, mounding
Plant Type: evergreen azalea
Mature Size: height (3') , width (4')
Blooming Season: spring
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