Name: Azalea mollis 'Girard's Christina'
Brand: Pépinière.ca
Availability: OutOfStock

Latin name

Azalea mollis 'Girard's Christina'

Common name

Azalea 'Girard's Christina'

Type

Ornamental shrub

Family

Ericaceae

Azalea mollis 'Girard's Christina', or Azalea mollis 'Girard's Christina', is a floriferous variety with a romantic look, distinguished by its light pink flowers with a dark pink heart, slightly wavy and delicately fragrant. Its bushy and well-branched habit, combined with medium green foliage, makes it an ideal plant for undergrowth gardens, semi-shaded borders, or country-style beds. Its generous spring bloom often precedes the full emergence of leaves, creating a striking effect. In autumn, its foliage turns golden to reddish, extending its visual appeal. 'Girard's Christina' combines floral grace, soft tones, and good hardiness, perfect for natural-inspired landscaping.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 4–8

Exposure

Partial shade

Watering

Regular, in acidic and well-drained soil

Fertilization

Fertilizer for acid-loving plants in spring

Soil type

Acidic, humus-rich, well-drained

Minimum temperature

-34°C

Blooming period

Spring

Flower color

Light pink with a dark pink center

Fruiting

Brown capsules, no decorative interest

Foliage color

Medium green

Foliage type

Obsolete

Shape

Rounded, bushy

Height

4 ft (1.2 m)

Width

4 ft (1.2 m)

Growth rate

Moderate

Pets

Butterflies

Hummingbirds

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.