Trees and shrubs

Azalea mollis Girard

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Hardiness Zone 5

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Family Ericaceae

Azalea mollis 'Girard's Crimson' is a vibrant deciduous azalea, producing a dense spring bloom of bright red, almost scarlet, flowers that instantly captivate the eye. Compact and well-branched, it forms a balanced shrub, ideal for flowering hedges, partial shade beds, or contrasting compositions. Cold-hardy and easy to maintain, it thrives in slightly acidic soils. Its autumn foliage turns red and orange. 'Girard's Crimson' is an excellent option for introducing lasting color intensity to the garden.

Azalea mollis 'Girard's Crimson'

Soil and care

The rightconditions.

Fertilization Acidophilus fertilizer in spring. Myke not recommended – use Bionik rooting agent or ground bone meal.

Bloom and dimensions

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Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorRed
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingRare fruits, of no decorative interest.
Maximum height1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches)
Maximum width1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rateaverage
Hardiness zoneZone 5
Minimum temperature'-28°C

Its strengths, naturally.

Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

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