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Genus: Rhododendron 'Roblez' PP#28279
Common Name: Autumn Fire Encore Azalea
Description: Autumn Fire is a great flowering shrub that requires little maintenance. This plant is so easy to care for. Simply give it full sun for six hours per day or filtered sun throughout the day. In hotter climates, the Autumn Fire works best in morning sun and afternoon shade. Regularly water until it matures. Then, you'll only need to water it every other week or so. Autumn Fire is such a versatile plant. Its cold hardy and warm-weather tolerant. This azalea will survive well below freezing while also managing hot, humid summers. It's one of the easiest plants to own!
Bloom Time: Spring
Size: 2-3 feet high and 2-3 feet wid
Growth Rate: 1-2 ft. per year
Exposure: Full Sun - Partial
Hardiness: Zone 6-9
Soil: well drained
Uses: Because it’s a dwarf shrub, the Autumn Fire™ is perfect for containers, shrub borders, small hedges, as accent plants or planted in mass.
Plant Toolbox: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/rhododendron-encore/
Other Link: https://plantsbymail.com/shop/autumn-fire-encore-azalea/
Autumn Fire Encore Azalea