A fast-growing dwarf azalea, the new Autumn Bonfire glows with numerous, true red, semi-double and single blooms in spring, summer and fall. Autumn Bonfire holds its bright green foliage year-round, and grows to an average of 3 ft. high by 3.5 ft. wide. Now, you can enjoy 31 varieties of Encore Azaleas that boast profuse, repeat blooms; bold color and year-round interest. Encore Azaleas bloom best when given four to six hours of direct sunlight daily. When planting this Azalea dig the hole twice as wide as the pot and mix slightly acidic garden soil in with your native soil, then leave the top of the root ball half an inch above the ground level when filling the hole with soil.
Mature Height (in.) | 36 |
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Mature Width (in.) | 42 |
Additional Characteristics | Disease Resistant,Insect Resistant |
Annual / Perennial | Perennial |
Average Shipping Height (in.) | 9 |
Best Time to Plant | Spring to Fall |
Blossom Color | Red |
Botanical Name | Rhododendron Robleza PPIP |
Common Name | Azalea |
Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
Fragrance | Non-Fragrant |
Growth Habit | Mounded |
Hardiness Zone | 6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F) |
Mature Size | Large |
Optimal Soil Condition | Acidic |
Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.) | 36 |
Returnable | 90-Day |
Shipped As | Container |
Sun Tolerance | Full Sun |
Water Requirements | Medium Light |
Wildlife Attracted | Bees,Birds,Butterflies,Pollinators |
Wildlife Deterred | No Wildlife Deterred |