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

Latin name

Azalea mollis 'Girard's Fuschia'

Common name

Azalea 'Girard's Fuchsia'

Type

Ornamental shrub

Family

Ericaceae

Azalea mollis 'Girard's Fuschia', or Girard's Fuschia mollis azalea, is a spectacular spring-flowering shrub, distinguished by its vibrant fuchsia flowers with darker centers, clustered in dense and luminous bouquets. Its compact and rounded habit, adorned with medium green foliage, integrates perfectly into flower beds, semi-shaded borders, or woodland settings. This variety offers a striking contrast at the beginning of the season, and its foliage takes on warm hues in autumn, extending its decorative appeal. Robust and easy to cultivate, 'Girard's Fuschia' is an excellent choice for bringing floral intensity and a compact structure to classic or naturalistic gardens.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 4–8

Exposure

Partial shade

Watering

Regular, in acidic, cool, and well-drained soil

Fertilization

Fertilizer for acid-loving plants in spring

Soil type

Acidic, humic, well-drained

Minimum temperature

-34°C

Blooming period

Spring

Flower color

Intense fuchsia with a dark heart

Fruiting

Brown capsules, of no ornamental interest

Foliage color

Medium green

Foliage type

Obsolete

Shape

Rounded, compact

Height

0.9 m (3 ft)

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.