Azalea girard Rose

Girard Rose Azalea

Azalea ‘Girard’s Rose’ is a classic evergreen azalea known for its rich rose-pink flowers and dependable landscape performance. Blooming in mid spring, the single blooms open bright rose-pink, often accented with slightly darker markings, creating a vibrant yet refined display that works well in both traditional and woodland settings.

The shrub develops a dense, rounded habit with dark green, glossy evergreen foliage, providing neat year-round structure and making it a reliable choice for foundation and mass plantings.

Key features
Width: 4–5 ft
Height: 4–5 ft
Flower color: Rose-pink with slightly darker accents
Bloom time: Mid spring
Foliage: Dark green, evergreen
Form: Dense, rounded mound
Life cycle: Evergreen shrub

Growing conditions
Sun: Part shade (morning sun, afternoon shade preferred)
Soil: Acidic, moist, well-drained; rich in organic matter
Water: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred
Hardiness:



Zone Low: 6b



Zone High: 9a



Landscape use
Foundation plantings
Evergreen mass plantings
Woodland and shade gardens
Mixed shrub borders

Notes
Strong rose-pink color provides excellent contrast with whites and lavenders
Reliable Girard selection with consistent bloom
Mulch to keep roots cool and evenly moist
Avoid hot afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch
Prune immediately after flowering if shaping is needed

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Flowering evergreen shrub

Height

4-5'

Width

4-5'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Bloom time

Mid Spring

Flower color

Pink, Rose

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Dark Green, Red

Attracts

Bees butterflies birds

Soil

Loamy, Normal, Sandy

Landscape use

Container, Foundation

Shape

Oval, Rounded

Bark

Smooth

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No