Azalea Girard's Hot Shot'( Girard Hybrid)

Evergreen Azalea, Girard Azalea, Girard Hot Shot Azalea

Azalea ‘Girard’s Hot Shot’ is a vibrant evergreen azalea valued for its intense, fiery red flowers and compact, dependable habit. Blooming in mid spring, the single blooms open bright scarlet-red with strong color saturation, delivering bold impact even from a distance.

The shrub forms a dense, rounded mound with dark green, glossy evergreen foliage, providing tidy year-round structure and making it an excellent choice for foundation plantings and mass color displays.

Key features
Width: 3–4 ft
Height: 3–4 ft
Flower color: Bright scarlet-red
Bloom time: Mid spring
Foliage: Dark green, evergreen
Form: Compact, 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
Low evergreen mass plantings
Woodland and shade gardens
Mixed shrub borders
Accent plantings for strong color

Notes
One of the brightest red selections in the Girard series
Compact size makes it ideal for smaller spaces and edging
Excellent contrast with whites, pinks, and softer 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

3-4'

Width

3-4'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Spring

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Acidic, Loamy well-drained, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Foundation, Mass Planting

Shape

Compact, Oval/Rounded

Bark

Smooth

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No