Azalea 'Girard's Rose'

Girard 's Rose Azalea

A dependable evergreen Girard azalea valued for its clear rose-pink spring flowers and compact, cold-hardy habit. ‘Girard’s Rose’ is a landscape staple in cooler azalea regions, offering consistent bloom and tidy form for foundations and mass plantings.

Key features



Width: 3–5 ft



Height: 3–5 ft



Flower color: Rose pink



Bloom time: Mid spring



Foliage: Small, dark green, evergreen leaves (often bronzing in winter)



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: USDA Zones 5–8



Landscape use



Foundation plantings



Woodland and shade gardens



Evergreen mass plantings



Low hedges and borders



Containers in protected locations



Notes



Part of the Girard azalea series, known for improved cold tolerance



Generally deer resistant



Reliable bloomer with classic color



Mulch to keep roots cool and evenly moist



Prune immediately after flowering if shaping is needed

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Flowering Shrub

Height

3-5'

Width

3-5'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Acidic, Loamy, Normal, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Foundation Plant, Mass Planting

Shape

Low Mounding

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Drought tolerant

No