Rhododendron x girard 'Hot Shot' ~ Girard's Hot Shot Azalea zone-11 (4) Photo by Leonora (Ellie)

(4) Photo by Leonora (Ellie) Enking

It attracts various butterflies and caterpillars which in turn provide food for birds

reaching heights of 70 to 100 feet (21 to 30 meters) with a spread of 50 to 80 feet (15 to 24 meters)

IMAGES: Photoset by F

Clusters of white flowers bloom in late spring before giving way to the robust flavored berries that ripen to dark blue by mid summer

Rhododendron x girard 'Hot Shot' ~ Girard's Hot Shot Azalea zone-11 (4) Photo by Leonora (Ellie)Girard's Hot Shot Azalea is a compact mounded evergreen shrub with small glossy deep green leaves that becomes dark yellow green in winter. Abundant fiery red flowers with dark spotting bloom throughout spring. A very versatile plant that prefers partial sun with acidic rich, well drained soils. Azaleas are excellent pollination and butterfly attractors. Type: Shrub Height: 2' 3' Spread: 3' 4' Spacing: 3. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 8 Culture: Part Sun