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Girard's Rose Azalea in most sun?

13 years ago

I sort of bought on an impulse today when I found beautiful looking Girard's Rose Azaleas at Lowes. I need something for a foundation planting that has winter interest/evergreen foliage and doesn't get taller than 3 feet or so. These seemed perfect and as a true southern girl, I always love an azalea. BUT it just occurred to me as I was looking them up - and I don't know why I had this lapse of judgement - I bought an azalea for a 100% sun southern exposure. It this going to be a disaster? Should I just return them now or trade them with my mother? Or will they be able to take the sun? They will be in a bed with irises, weigela and a black lace elderberry.

Thanks :\

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rhodyman
13 years ago
Hi,

Girard's Rose prefers partial shade as the flowers fade quickly in full sun, but if shaded too much it will not bloom well.

The link below has an excellent description of this plant.

Here is a link that might be useful: Paghat's Garden: Girard's Rose Azalea
bobanda
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks for your input. With as much sun as we are getting this spring (or NOT getting) I think I could plant anything in the open without fear. I cannot even get a sunny enough day to figure out how much sun my desired planting place receives. Wish me luck!
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