Trees and shrubs

Azalea mollis Girard

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Hardiness Zone 4–8

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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.

Azalea mollis 'Girard's Fuschia'

Soil and care

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Fertilization Fertilizer for acid-loving plants in spring

Bloom and dimensions

The completeprofile.

Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorIntense fuchsia with a dark heart
Foliage colorMedium green
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingBrown capsules, of no ornamental interest
Maximum height0.9 m (3 ft)
Maximum width4 ft (1.2 m)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 4–8
Minimum temperature-34°C

Its strengths, naturally.

Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Hummingbirds
Flowers that attract hummingbirds

Hummingbirds