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Girard's Fuchsia Azalea

Scientific name: Rhododendron spp. ‘Girard's Fushia’
Taxonomy
Family:Ericaceae
Type:Evergreen shrubs
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:6 to 9
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:4 ft
Width:5 ft
Bloom:Showy flowers
Bloom Time:April to May
Bloom Color:Lavender
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description This widely grown evergreen azalea is popular in the Northwest’s nursery trade. This particular cultivar is best recognized for its large masses of reddish-purple blooms that cover the plants in early May. Very impressive!

  Morphology:
This is an evergreen shrub that can grow to 4’ in height and up to 5’ in width. Leaves are glossy and dark green. Bred and introduced by Girard Nurseries, Geneva, Ohio.

In mid April this plant will erupt into a nearly solid mass of fuschia-purple, ruffled flowers which can be as large as 3” across.

  Adaptation
Choose a sunny to partly-sunny site. Select a well-drained, acid soil, rich with organic matter. This cultivar is often used as a foundation shrub for the home.

  Pests:
Avoid poor air circulation which can result in Botrytis blossom blight. Watch for root weevils. The adults feed on the leaves leaving a notch, while the larvae can girdle the stems.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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