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Posted 01/05/2023 in Shrub

Rhododendron 'Girard's Fuchsia'

Noted for its winter hardiness, Rhododendron 'Girard's Fuchsia' features large masses of vibrant fuchsia funnel-shaped flowers in the late spring. The small, ovate olive green leaves turns shades of reds in the winter.

Post Details

Latin Name
Rhododendron 'Girard's Fuchsia'
Common Name
Evergreen Azalea
Planting Zone
Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7
Special Interest
Attracts Birds Attracts Butterflies
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
4-6 ft
Spread
4-6 ft
Suggested Uses
Shade Garden Shrub Borders
Potential Pests
Aphids, borders, lacebugs, caterpillars, leafhoppers, mealybugs, nematodes, scale, thrips, whitefly

Plant Story

Noted for its winter hardiness, Rhododendron 'Girard's Fuchsia' features large masses of vibrant fuchsia funnel-shaped flowers in the late spring. The small, ovate olive green leaves turns shades of reds in the winter.

Special Care Instructions

Likes 2-3" of shredded bark mulch. Clip spent flowers. Requires good soil drainage.

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