AZALEA (RHODODENDRON) GIRARD'S PLEASANT WHITE / GIRARD'S PLEASANT WHITE AZALEA

AZALEA (RHODODENDRON) GIRARD'S PLEASANT WHITE / GIRARD'S PLEASANT WHITE AZALEA
A Beautiful Azalea with Soft White Flowers and Elegant Foliage

Azalea Girard’s Pleasant White is a refined deciduous shrub that produces large, pure white flowers with a soft, delicate fragrance in mid to late spring. The lush green foliage provides a contrasting backdrop to the pristine blooms, and in the fall, the leaves turn a striking bronze, adding seasonal interest. This cold-hardy azalea thrives in shaded environments and moist, acidic soils, making it a perfect addition to woodland gardens, shaded borders, and foundation plantings.

Why Choose Girard’s Pleasant White Azalea?

• Soft White Blooms: Large, funnel-shaped, pure white flowers with a gentle fragrance appear in mid to late spring.
• Cold-Hardy: Suitable for colder climates, thriving in USDA Zones 4–9.
• Seasonal Interest: Green foliage turns a rich bronze in fall, providing beauty throughout the year.
• Compact and Low Maintenance: A manageable shrub that flourishes in shaded or partially shaded areas with minimal care.

Key Features:

• Flower Color: Large, pure white flowers with a soft fragrance in mid to late spring.
• Foliage: Glossy green leaves that transition to bronze in the fall.
• Height and Spread: Grows 2–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9.
• Sunlight: Prefers partial shade to dappled sunlight.
• Soil Requirements: Thrives in moist, acidic, well-drained soil.

Specifications:

• Plant Size: 2–3 feet tall, 3–4 feet wide.
• Flowering Time: Mid to late spring.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9.
• Soil: Prefers acidic, well-drained soil with consistent moisture.

Ideal Uses:

• Woodland Gardens: Perfect for shady areas, adding a soft, elegant touch to woodland settings.
• Foundation Plantings: A lovely choice for adding white blooms to the front of your home or garden beds.
• Borders and Edges: A compact shrub that works well in garden borders or as a low hedge.
• Pollinator Gardens: Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies with its nectar-rich flowers.

Girard’s Pleasant White Azalea is a timeless addition to any garden, offering elegant white blooms and low-maintenance growth. With its cold-hardiness and versatility, it’s perfect for shaded gardens, borders, and foundation plantings, bringing beauty and seasonal interest year after year.