Girard's Pleasant White Azalea

Profuse, lightly fragrant white late spring blooms

Botanical Name- Rhododendron x 'Girard's Pleasant White'

Pronunciation- roh-doh-DEN-dron ex jee-RARDZ PLEZ-uhnt whyt

Foliage- Evergreen

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Mature Height-

Sun Exposure- Part shade

Soil Preferences- Acidic, organically rich, moist, well-drained

Current Size- #3

Bloom Color- White

Bloom Time- Late spring

Companion Plants- Hosta 'Frances Williams'

Fauna Attracted- Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Plant Habit- Shrub

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C12

Yearly Care Instructions- Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first growing season. Apply mulch to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature. Fertilize in early spring with an acid-loving plant fertilizer.

Trimming Instructions- Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Avoid late-season pruning to prevent removing next year's buds.

Fertilization Instructions- Use a fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants in early spring. Avoid over-fertilizing, which can harm the plant.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone

Possible Issues- Azalea lace bugs, powdery mildew, root rot, Botryosphaeria canker, chlorosis due to alkaline soil