{"product_id":"autumn-fire-encore-azalea-azalea-x-hybrida","title":"Autumn Fire™ Encore Azalea - Azalea x hybrida 'ROBLEZ'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAutumn Fire Encore Azalea (\u003cem\u003eAzalea x hybrida\u003c\/em\u003e 'Autumn Fire') is a dwarf azalea that covers itself in rich red, semi double flowers in autumn and spring, with regular flowering through summer. It stays low and compact at about 80cm high and 95cm wide, and butterflies visit the blooms. It is part of the Ozbreed Encore azalea range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich red, semi double flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The red is deep and saturated, and the extra petals make each bloom look full.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy flowering twice a year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn and spring are the big flushes, with regular flowers in summer between them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDwarf and compact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 80cm high it fits the front of a border and does not block a window or a view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour in the leaves too.\u003c\/strong\u003e The glossy dark green foliage turns purple and bronze in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisited by butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers draw them in, and the plant tolerates both heat and frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 70cm apart for a continuous band, about two plants per square metre. The mounds are 95cm wide, so they overlap and join within two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant beside a path gives a compact red dome that stays in scale with a small entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterfly gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Group three or four among other nectar plants and the red flowers become a regular stopping point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Autumn Fire Encore Azalea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. Ozbreed lists it for Queensland, New South Wales, the ACT, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia, which takes in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. It tolerates frost. In very hot, dry gardens give it some afternoon shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil is the one firm requirement. Plant with the root ball slightly above soil level, under a chunky mulch, and keep it out of low spots where water collects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water well through the first year. The plant tolerates moderate drought and becomes more drought tolerant with age, but the shallow roots still like a drink in a long dry spell. Use a slow release fertiliser in spring if it needs one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after the spring flowering, and only as much as you need to hold the dwarf shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn Fire Encore Azalea is sold as tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Stock comes from Ozbreed's licensed growers and is grown to order at times, so a pot size can show as backorder, and the tube shows as sold out until our grower lists it again. Order a backorder size and we confirm timing with you before anything ships. Tubes are the budget way to build a low border, and the packs of 10 give a fuller start. Plants travel upright and settle quickly in mild weather, with new growth within four to six weeks of an autumn or spring planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/azalea-care-guide\"\u003eAzalea planting and care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/azalea\"\u003eBrowse our azalea collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eExplore the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eMore bee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it attract butterflies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Ozbreed lists butterflies among the visitors to the red flowers, so plant it in a sunny spot where you can watch them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 80cm high and 95cm wide, which makes it a dwarf azalea. It stays compact with little more than a prune after spring flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like all azaleas it is poisonous if eaten, so plant it away from dogs, cats and livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67787109597503,"sku":"AZA-X-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":67787109663039,"sku":"AZA-X-140MM-P10","price":236.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/autumn-fire-encore-azalea-azalea-x-hybrida.jpg?v=1792146068","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/autumn-fire-encore-azalea-azalea-x-hybrida","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}