Azalea Girards Silver Sword - Azalea Girards Silver Sword

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Genus: 
Rhododendron
Azalea Girards Silver Sword - Azalea Girards Silver Sword
Botanical Name: 

Azalea Girards Silver Sword

Common Name: 

Azalea Girards Silver Sword

Plant Category: 
Evergreen Shrub
Hardiness Zones: 
Hardy to 0 degrees
Exposure: 
Part Sun to Part Shade
Height: 
3'
Flower Color: 
Rose Red
Bloom Season: 
Mid-Spring
Foliage Color: 
Variegated
Features: 
  • Fall Color

Unusual variegated foliage!

Variegated leaves are deep green with white margins. Contrasts nicely with the ruffled, deep red flowers. Great for an accent plant in the shrub border.

Care Instructions and Growing Tips: 

Protect from strong winter sun and wind

If needed, prune immediately after flowering

Suggested Uses or Locations: 
Foundation Plantings, Woodland Plantings, Shrub Border
Water Requirements: 
Requires regular waterings, particularly in hot, dry weather.
Soil Requirements: 
Moist, well drained acidic soil high in organic matter
Growth Habit: 
COMPACT
Growth Habit: 
MOUNDED
Fall Color: 
Pink Red
Hybrid Series: 
Girard Hybrid
Season of Interest: 
Spring
Summer
Fall