Autumn Bonfire Encore Azalea 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.
Vibrant red flowers that offer up to three reblooming periods each year.
Reaches a mature size of 3 feet in height and 3.5 feet in width, forming an easy to maintain shrub.
Suitable for outdoor planting in USDA Zones 6 to 10; for areas colder than Zone 6, it's best to grow in containers for easy indoor relocation during winter.
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: 8-12 inches tall X 6-10 inches tall
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
