Azalea Girard Rose

Azalea ‘Girard’s Rose’ are small evergreen shrubs that is a member of the Rhododendron family, along with up to 900 other varieties. They rarely grow more than 2′ tall and equally as wide, but may take several years to get to this size. The flat-leafed foliage is dark green and shiny. In winter, the foliage acquires orange and red hues. The large pink flowers grow in clusters and are very showy during spring.

‘Girard’s Rose’ prefers acidic, fertile, medium moisture, well drained soils in part shade. Pruning is not required, except for the clipping of dead flowers to avoid self seeding and ugly large dead flowers.

‘Girard’s Rose’ can be grouped or planted individually. Align to create a low shrub border with large, showy, and fragrant flowers. They perform well in shaded gardens. The fragrant flowers can attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects.