2 Gal. Autumn Bonfire Encore Azalea Shrub with Clear Red Reblooming Flowers

Stock status: In stock
Country: United Kingdom

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 4 to 6 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 1/2 in. above the ground level when filling the hole with soil.

  • Autumn bonfire has vivid true-red semi-double blooms
  • Can be grown in pots and containers, perfect on a deck or patio
  • Very low maintenance plant once established
  • Water thoroughly twice per week until established, then water once per week
  • Fertilize every spring with slow-release fertilizer
  • May be pruned if desired after spring bloom
  • Mix different varieties of Encore Azalea for great color patterns in your landscape
Mature Height (in.) 36
Mature Width (in.) 42
Additional Characteristics Disease Resistant,Insect Resistant
Annual / Perennial Perennial
Average Shipping Height (in.) 12
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