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

Common Name: Girard Pleasant White Azalea

A dependable evergreen Girard azalea prized for its clean white spring flowers with a faint greenish throat and its compact, cold-hardy habit. ‘Girard’s Pleasant White’ is especially valued in northern azalea-growing regions for its improved winter hardiness and tidy, landscape-friendly form. Key features Width: 3–5 ft Height: 3–5 ft Flower color: Pure white (often with a soft green throat) Bloom time: Mid spring Foliage: Small, dark green, evergreen leaves (may bronze in winter) Form: Dense, rounded mound Life cycle: Evergreen shrub Growing conditions Sun: Part shade (morning sun, afternoon shade preferred) Soil: Acidic, moist, well-drained; rich in organic matter Water: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–8 Landscape use Foundation plantings Woodland and shade gardens Evergreen mass plantings Low hedges and borders Containers in protected locations Notes Part of the Girard azalea series, known for cold tolerance Generally deer resistant Clean white blooms pair well with spring bulbs and darker foliage Mulch to keep roots cool and evenly moist Prune immediately after flowering if shaping is needed

Plant Type:	Broadleaf Evergreen
Width:	3-5'
Height:	3-5'
Fragrant:	No
Fruit	Yes
Growth Rate	Moderate
Zone:	5 - 8
Deer Resistant:	Yes
Salt Tolerant:	No
Drought Tolerant:	No
Attract:	Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Exposure:	Full Sun, Partial Shade
Bloom Time:	Late Spring, Spring
Bark Type:	Smooth
Landscape/Use:	Container
Shape:	Rounded
Soil Type	Normal
Flower Color:	White
Leaf Color:	Green
Fall Color:	Green