The Encore Azalea Autumn Fire is a re-blooming dwarf sized variety that can bloom up to 3 times per year; Spring, Summer, and Fall. This red blooming shrub matures to 2.5 ft H X 3 ft W and produces 2.5 In. semi-double blooms that are velvety red. The foliage of this Azalea is glossy green in Spring through Fall, as the temperatures fall, the foliage will change to bronze-purple for this winter. Use the Autumn Fire in planting hedges, borders, foundations, in container gardens, or in mass plantings in the landscape. Encore Azaleas will grow best is slightly acidic soils (pH 5.5-6.5) and when planted in a location that will receive 4-6 hours of sunlight per day. When planting dig the hole 2X the width of the size pot of the plant you are planting with a depth that will allow the root ball to be 1/4 to 1/2 In. above the soil level. Then use a well-draining garden soil mixed with your native soil to back fill the hole around your new Azalea. Use a slow-release slightly acidic fertilizer each year in Spring to keep your Encore Azalea well fed to help maximize bloom production.
Rich, red blossoms that make a stunning return up to three times per year.
Achieves a mature size of 2.5 feet tall and 3 feet wide, creating a low, rounded profile ideal for smaller spaces.
Perfectly hardy for landscape use in USDA Zones 6 to 9; for climates colder than Zone 6, utilizing containers allows for winter indoor transition.
Flourishes in a range of light from full sun to partial shade.
Perfect for multiple uses: accents, borders, containers, foundation plantings, hedges, mass plantings, mixed beds, specimen pieces, and woodland gardens.
For planting, blend well-draining garden soil with your native soil to fill the hole and feed with a slow-release, slightly acidic fertilizer each spring.
Average shipped plant size: 7-12 inches tall X 6-10 inches wide
Ships from Alabama gulf coast - customers beyond the south eastern United States should consider placing orders from early Fall to mid-late Spring to avoid heat damage during transit
If you are working on a big landscape project, consider ordering 1-2 plants to ensure they meet your specifications before placing an order for your entire project
