Rhododendron 'Girard's Fuchsia' is an evergreen azalea that brings showy, fragrant blooms in shades of fuchsia to shaded garden spaces from April through June. Hardy in zones 5 through 8, this upright shrub matures to 24 to 48 inches tall and 36 to 48 inches wide, fitting comfortably into hedges and foundation plantings. Its evergreen foliage provides winter interest long after the flowers fade, and it draws hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden while resisting deer browse.
Partial Shade
Moderate
5-8
48in H x 48in W
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High
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Spring arrives with showy, fragrant fuchsia flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. This evergreen azalea keeps its foliage year-round, providing structure and visual appeal even in winter. The upright habit and moderate size (2 to 4 feet tall) fit seamlessly into hedges and mixed borders without demanding constant pruning. Deer pass it by while pollinators flock to it, and moderate care demands mean more time enjoying the blooms.
Rhododendron 'Girard's Fuchsia' is primarily used as an ornamental shrub in landscape design. Its dense, upright growth and showy spring blooms make it exceptionally valuable for hedging, foundation plantings, and mixed shrub borders where year-round evergreen structure is desired. The fragrant flowers and pollinator attraction add both sensory and ecological value to gardens.
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Transplant in spring or fall into prepared planting holes with acidic, organically enriched soil. Space plants 8 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart. Plant in locations with partial shade and protection from strong winds.
Prune after flowering in late spring or early summer to maintain the upright growth habit and promote dense branching. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light shaping maintains the shrub's natural form and encourages fuller growth. Avoid heavy pruning, as this can reduce flowering the following year.
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“Kurume hybrid azaleas, the group to which Evergreen Azalea belongs, were originally discovered in the mountains of Japan at least 300 years ago as naturally occurring hybrids arising from crosses between R. kiusianum, R. kaempferi, R. sataense, and R. obtusum. These remarkable plants were first introduced into the United States around 1915, bringing with them centuries of Japanese horticultural refinement. Today's cultivars like 'Girard's Fuchsia' carry forward that long tradition of selecting and breeding azaleas for vigor, color intensity, and hardiness across a wider range of climates.”