Azalea - Girard Fuschia

Common Name: evergreen azalea   Type: Broadleaf evergreen Family: Ericaceae Zone: 4 to 7 Height: 4.00 to 6.00 feet Spread: 4.00 to 6.00 feet Bloom Time: April Bloom Description: Red/purple Sun: Part shade Water: Medium Maintenance: Medium Suggested Use: Hedge Flower: Showy Leaf: Evergreen Tolerate: Rabbit Garden locations Culture Best grown in acidic, organically rich, humusy, medium moisture, moisture-retentive but well-drained soils in part shade. Prefers a sun dappled or high open shade. Morning sun with afternoon shade is also acceptable. Tolerates a fair amount of sun in cool northern summers, but leaves may scorch in hot afternoon sun in the St. Louis area. Plant in a location protected from strong winds. Plants perform well on north or east facing slopes. Do not site plants within or near the drip line of trees in the walnut family (most rhododendrons/azaleas are sensitive to toxic juglones produced by roots of walnuts, butternuts, pecans and hickories). Good soil drainag