Girard's Pleasant White Azalea

Girard's Pleasant White Azalea (Rhododendron 'Girard's Pleasant White')

Girard's Pleasant White Azalea is a compact evergreen azalea that blankets itself in bright white spring blooms above dense, glossy foliage. Its tidy, rounded habit provides reliable structure for foundations, shaded borders, and woodland edges.

Distinctive Features

Abundant pure white flowers with a subtle light green throat create a crisp spring display. Bred for improved cold hardiness and a dense, mounded form that holds year round.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Partial sun to partial shade with afternoon shade in warmer areas.
• Soil: Moist, acidic, well drained soil enriched with organic matter.
• Water: Keep evenly moist, especially during establishment and bloom.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8.
• Mature Size: 2 to 3 ft tall and 3 to 4 ft wide.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Masses of white flowers create a clean, eye catching highlight in spring.
• Foundation Plantings: Low, refined form suits entries and patios.
• Woodland Borders: Brightens dappled light under open canopies.
• Mixed Shrub Beds: Pairs well with broadleaf evergreens and spring bulbs.
• Mass Plantings: Uniform habit makes cohesive sweeps of color.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Water deeply to maintain consistent moisture; do not let soil dry out completely.
• Pruning: Lightly shape immediately after flowering to preserve next season buds.
• Fertilizing: Apply an acid-forming fertilizer in late spring at label rates.
• Mulching: Use 2 to 3 inches of pine bark or needles to conserve moisture and support acidity.
• Notes: Protect from drying winds and strong afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch.

Why Choose Girard's Pleasant White Azalea?

• Clean Flower Color: True white blooms brighten shaded spaces.
• Cold Hardy Lineage: Girard breeding offers reliable performance in cooler climates.
• Compact Evergreen Form: Neat habit provides year round structure.
• Design Flexibility: Effective as a specimen, grouping, or border anchor.
• Low Input Needs: Simple care with proper soil and moisture.

Site in morning sun with afternoon shade and maintain evenly moist, acidic soil for the best bloom and foliage quality.