Encore® Azaleas: Autumn Fire®
LATIN NAME: RHODODENDRON 'ROBLEZ' PP28279
The Basics
This dwarf azalea flaunts dark green foliage in the summer that turns purple-bronze in the winter. Its gorgeous red, semi-double blooms appear in summer. It grows to be 2-3 feet tall and wide.
The Needs
Amount of Sunlight: can tolerate full sun; prefers partial shade
Amount of Water: Water regularly; more frequent watering in extreme heat
Soil Conditions: Prefers well-drained soil
Cold Hardiness Zone: 6-10
The Care
This easy-to-grow shrub needs a regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system. After the mature root system is established, watering is needed occasionally, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly. Prune directly after spring flowering to encourage more blooms and growth.
This dwarf azalea flaunts dark green foliage in the summer that turns purple-bronze in the winter. Its gorgeous red, semi-double blooms appear in summer. It grows to be 2-3 feet tall and wide.
The Needs
Amount of Sunlight: can tolerate full sun; prefers partial shade
Amount of Water: Water regularly; more frequent watering in extreme heat
Soil Conditions: Prefers well-drained soil
Cold Hardiness Zone: 6-10
The Care
This easy-to-grow shrub needs a regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system. After the mature root system is established, watering is needed occasionally, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly. Prune directly after spring flowering to encourage more blooms and growth.
