Azalea Girards Hot Shot #3
Azalea Girards Hot Shot #3
Girard's Hot Shot Azalea
Showy spring flowers
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Dwarf, dense, evergreen shrub. Blooms in spring with large, ruffled, orange-scarlet flowers. Foliage is forest green, taking on a bronzed cast in the winter. Protect from afternoon sun, and wind. Ask about care instructions for acid loving plants.
Botanical Name- Azalea x Girard's 'Hot Shot'
Pronunciation- uh-ZAY-lee-uh ex
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 2 ft
Mature Height- 2 ft
Sun Exposure- Part sun
Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained, acidic, peat moss enriched soil
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- Red
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants- Hosta 'Guacamole' (partial shade, bright foliage offset)
Fauna Attracted- Bees (bumble, honey), hummingbirds, some butterflies
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C12
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune immediately after flowering; use acidic fertilizer in spring and keep soil evenly moist.
Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to shape and remove weak growth.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply an acidic fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Amend clay soil with peat moss or pine bark to maintain acidity and improve drainage.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone
Possible Issues- Lace bugs, root rot, powdery mildew
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