Welcome to our Plant Library! This is a new feature on our website to showcase the vast selection of plants that we carry across different seasons. We are continuously adding products, so if you are looking for a specific plant not listed below, we encourage you to call or visit to see if we have it in stock!
Azalea Girard Crimson
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Girard’s Crimson’
Common Name: Girard’s Crimson Azalea
Mature Height and Width: 2–3′ tall × 3–4′ wide
Growth Habit: Low, compact, mounded evergreen shrub with dense branching. Naturally forms a tight cushion shape that is slightly wider than tall. Slow to moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Small, elliptic dark green evergreen leaves with a smooth texture. Foliage often develops rich burgundy-bronze winter coloration in Zones 5–7, adding seasonal interest.
Flower Description: Abundant single, deep crimson-red blooms with slightly ruffled petal edges. Flowers are bold and saturated, creating a strong spring display.
Bloom Time: Mid-spring
Fall Color: Evergreen; foliage develops burgundy-bronze winter tones.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best flowering with 4–6 hours of direct sunlight.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–8
Notable Landscape Uses:
Low foundation plantings; mass plantings for dramatic spring color; border edging; slope plantings; woodland garden edges; small-space evergreen shrub; container use in protected areas.
Deer Resistance: Low to Moderate
Azaleas are frequently browsed by deer, particularly new growth and flower buds. Protection is recommended in moderate to heavy deer pressure areas in Zones 5–7.