AZALEA GIRARD SILVER SWORD ACORN FARMS

SILVER SWORD EVERGREEN AZALEA
AZALEA GIRARD SILVER SWORD

Azalea x 'Silver Sword' (Girard Hybrid)

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AZALEA GIRARD SILVER SWORD

Genus: AZALEA
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Height: 3-4 Feet Tall
Spread: 3-4 Feet Wide
Color: red flower
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Broadleaf Evergreen Shrubs
Zone: 6
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SILVER SWORD EVERGREEN AZALEA

Azalea x 'Silver Sword' is commonly referred to as Silver Sword Azalea. This Girard hybrid Azalea features unique variegated green with cream edged foliage and large single reddish pink blooms in mid-spring. It grows slowly reaching 3-4 feet tall with an equal spread.

Girard Silver Sword Azalea is a low maintenance, versatile shrub that thrives in full to partial sun in rich, acidic, humusy, evenly moist, well-drained soils. It is ideal for accent and mass plantings.





Planting Tips

To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Plant in well-draining acidic soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Water regularly, but avoid overwatering. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize annually with an acidic fertilizer.




Available cultivars in this genus: