{"product_id":"autumn-bonfire®-azalea","title":"Autumn Bonfire® Azalea","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutumn Bonfire® Azalea - Red Reblooming Evergreen Azalea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn up the color in your landscape with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutumn Bonfire® Encore® Azalea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a compact reblooming azalea covered with brilliant clear-red flowers in spring, summer, and fall. Its vibrant blooms appear in a combination of semi-double and single forms, creating a full, layered floral display that stands out beautifully against bright green evergreen foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutumn Bonfire® is a fast-growing dwarf Encore® Azalea that provides impressive flower power without taking up excessive garden space. Growing approximately 3 feet tall and 3.5 feet wide, it is an excellent choice for foundation plantings, flowering borders, low hedges, mass plantings, containers, and colorful landscape accents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike traditional azaleas that primarily flower in spring, Autumn Bonfire® provides multiple bloom cycles throughout the growing season while maintaining attractive evergreen foliage year-round.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love Autumn Bonfire® Azalea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrilliant Clear-Red Flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vibrant red blooms provide bold landscape color that stands out from a distance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlooms Spring, Summer \u0026amp; 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Tolerant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Performs from light shade to full sun, with approximately 4-6 hours of direct sunlight encouraging the strongest flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutumn Bonfire® Azalea Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rhododendron hybrid 'Robleza'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Autumn Bonfire®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatent:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate; consistent moisture while establishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6a-10b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinator Friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear-Round Interest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Autumn Bonfire® grows well in light shade to full sun. For the best reblooming performance, provide approximately 4-6 hours of direct sunlight each day. Morning sun with some afternoon shade is especially useful in hot southern climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Azaleas prefer acidic growing conditions and should not be planted in areas where water remains standing around the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water regularly after planting while the root system becomes established. Once established, provide supplemental water during prolonged periods of hot or dry weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Autumn Bonfire® is hardy in USDA Zones 6a-10b, making it suitable for a wide range of climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good drainage is essential for healthy azalea growth. In heavy clay soils, planting slightly above grade or improving the planting area with organic matter can help prevent excessive root-zone moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water thoroughly immediately after planting and maintain consistent soil moisture during the first growing season. Avoid allowing newly planted azaleas to dry out completely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply a fertilizer formulated for azaleas, rhododendrons, or other acid-loving plants after the main spring flowering period. Avoid heavy fertilization late in the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Autumn Bonfire® naturally develops a compact habit and generally requires little pruning. If shaping is necessary, prune immediately after the spring bloom cycle so later summer and fall flowers are not reduced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulching:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply approximately 2-3 inches of mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture, regulate soil temperatures, and suppress weeds. Keep mulch slightly away from the main stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant with the top of the root ball at or slightly above the surrounding soil level. 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Autumn Bonfire® flowers in spring and then produces repeat bloom cycles during summer and fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes Autumn Bonfire® stay evergreen?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It maintains bright green evergreen foliage throughout the year in suitable climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes Autumn Bonfire® need full sun?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. It grows in light shade to full sun. Approximately 4-6 hours of direct sunlight each day generally produces the best flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan Autumn Bonfire® grow in afternoon shade?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Morning sun with afternoon shade can be particularly beneficial in warmer climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat type of soil does Autumn Bonfire® prefer?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt performs best in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil similar to the conditions preferred by other azaleas and rhododendrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow far apart should I plant Autumn Bonfire® Azaleas?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor individual plants, allow approximately 3-4 feet between shrubs. 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