The Encore Azalea Autumn Bonfire produces bright red blooms that stand out boldly against the dark green evergreen foliage. These azaleas can bloom up to three times per year - in Spring, Summer, and Fall. Autumn Bonfire preserves its bright green foliage all year long. Moreover, the Autumn Bonfire is larger than the Autumn Fire, reaching 3 feet high and 3.5 feet wide. It has a faster growth habit than other dwarf azaleas, allowing it to establish quicker in your landscape. Autumn Bonfire is hardy to cold-hardy down to USDA zone 6a up to zone 10. Encore Azaleas will grow best in slightly acidic soils (pH 5.5 to 6.5) and when planted in a location that will receive 4-6 hours of sunlight per day. When planting, dig a hole that is twice the width of the pot you are planting and deep enough to be resting at least 0.5 inches above ground level. Use a well-draining garden soil mixed with your native soil to backfill the hole around your new azalea. To maximize your Encore Azalea's flowering capabilities, apply a slow-released slightly acidic fertilizer each Spring.
Red blooms up to three times per year
Mature size: 3ft H x 3.5ft W
Outdoor/landscape hardy USDA Zones: 6 - 10 (below zone 6 this plant should be grown in containers/planters that can be moved indoors during the winter)
Sun exposure: full sun to part shade
Uses: accent, border, container, foundation, foundation planting, hedge, mass planting, mixed garden bed, specimen, woodland garden
Planting/fertilizing: use well-draining garden soil mixed with your native soil to backfill the hole; to maximize growth, apply a slow-released slightly acidic fertilizer each Spring
Average shipped plant size: 10-15 inches tall X 10-15 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
