Azalea Girard's Crimson'(Girard Hybrid)

Girards Crimson Azalea

Azalea ‘Girard’s Crimson’ is a classic evergreen azalea prized for its deep crimson-red flowers and reliable spring color. Blooming in mid spring, the single blooms open rich red with darker red undertones, delivering one of the strongest red displays among evergreen azaleas.

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

Key features
Width: 4–5 ft
Height: 4–5 ft
Flower color: Deep crimson red
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
One of the deepest red evergreen azaleas available
Excellent contrast with whites, pinks, and lighter pastels
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

6–9

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Red, Rose

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees butterflies birds, Hummingbirds

Soil

Loamy well-drained, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Foundation Plant, Mass Planting

Shape

Compact, Oval/Rounded

Bark

Smooth

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No