Encore® Autumn Bonfire Azalea is a compact, reblooming evergreen shrub that delivers bold, true red color from spring through fall. This dwarf variety produces abundant semi-double and single blooms in multiple flushes, giving you months of vibrant color instead of just a short spring show. Its dense, rounded habit and bright green foliage provide year-round structure, making it perfect for foundation plantings, borders, and containers. Easy to grow and sun-tolerant compared to traditional azaleas, Autumn Bonfire is a standout choice for homeowners looking for long-lasting color, strong curb appeal, and reliable performance in a wide range of landscapes.
More About Azalea Encore® Autumn Bonfire
- Semi-double and single blooms.
- Evergreen shrub
- Compact and maintenance free.
- Reblooming spring and fall.
- Single specimen, foundation or short border hedge, container
Azalea Growing and Maintenance Tips
Planting: Azaleas prefer partial shade or dappled sun with well-drained, acidic soil. Avoid planting in hot, dry locations with direct afternoon sun or reflected sunlight.
Watering: Avoid over or under watering
Fertilizing: In the spring after the last frost, fertilize with a well-balanced, slow-release fertilizer for acid loving plants.
Pruning: After the flowers finish blooming in Spring, you can remove the dead flowers and seed heads and trim the plant. This will encourage new growth helping with the rebloom cycle in the Summer. Avoid trimming after July 1 because it will remove flower buds that would bloom the following season. Trimming anywhere along the stem can encourage new growth.
Height: 30-36"
Spread: 36-42"
Hardiness Zone: 6-10
Encore® Autumn Bonfire Characteristics
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Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Soil Moisture: Average Water
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Attributes: Low Maintenance, Mass Planting, Evergreen, Foundation, Border
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Habit: Mounding
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Season of Interest (Flowering): Spring to Fall
