Autumn Bonfire® Red | Rhododendron ‘Robleza' PPAF
Autumn Bonfire Encore Azalea is a dwarf variety with fiery red flowers that bloom in ruffled layers. This shrub grows 2-3 feet tall and wide, making it perfect for container planting or for smaller gardens. It retains its foliage in the winter, which transforms into a rich purple color. This plant has no fragrance, making it ideal for those with allergies. The Encore Azalea is a colorful and versatile evergreen shrub that has transformed the way we use azaleas in landscaping. These shrubs bring vivid blooms to sunny locations in the spring and again in the late summer to fall. They come in a range of sizes and colors, making them a great addition to any garden.
Choosing Your Encore Azalea
When selecting your Encore Azalea, first determine the size you want the plant to grow. Some Encores grow as large as 5 1/2 feet, while others are dwarf, growing only 2 1/2 feet tall. Next, choose your desired color. The right Encore can integrate into a pink/blue/purple color scheme, and others fit seamlessly into an orange-yellow color palette.
Planting and Care
Autumn Bonfire grows in zones 6-10 and enjoys full sun to light shade. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil and is drought tolerant once established. Mulch helps reduce water needs by retaining moisture and keeping the roots cool. Pruning should be done after the spring blooms fade to encourage new growth.
Ordering and Shipping
Our processing time is usually 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.
Shipping
The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest- viable product ordered.
Summer - Above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees
Plant Highlight
- Growing Zone: 6-9
- Plant Brand: Encore® Azalea
- Botanical Name: Autumn Bonfire® Rhododendron ‘Robleza’ PPAF
- Foliage Color: Green
- Flower Color: Red
- Flower Fragrance: Slight
- Fall Color: NA
- Type: Evergreen
- Mature Height: 3’
- Mature Width: 3-3 ½’
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Exposure: Sun to part shade
- Soil Needs: Well drained not too wet or soggy
- Water Needs: Moderate as needed once established
- Pruning Needs: As needed in-between flowering
- Awards:
- Grown by: The Plant Factory
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- Deer Resistant: No
- Pet Friendly: No
- Reblooming: Yes
- Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes
Note: We put pictures and videos on our site to best represent our products, as an example of our quality as a grower. You may, however receive a smaller or larger plant than pictured depending on the season you buy. You may or may not get a plant blooming as shown on our site. We usually trim off blooms because they do not ship well. Your purchase of our plants should be considered an investment in your future garden and enjoy the process of growing it to its full potential.
Why The Plant Factory, Inc is a good choice?
Our plants are grown at our nursery. Our experienced staff use the best horticultural practices to ensure our plants are of the utmost health and quality. We select your plants as if we were buying them ourselves. Our standard goals are to exceed our customers’ expectations. We pride ourselves for great “out of the box” experiences with hassle-free customer service and quick resolutions.