Autumn Fire™ Rhododendron hybrid
- Heat and cold tolerant Azalea
- Masses of rich red flowers that repeat bloom
- Glossy dark green foliage that turns purple/bronze in winter
Autumn Fire™
Description: An Azalea with a dwarf habit and heavy flowering in autumn and spring, and regular flowering in summer. It has semi-double rich red blooms and attracts butterflies.
Size: 80cm high x 95cm wide.
Planting Density: 1-3 plants per m², 1-2 plants per linear metre.
Uses: Ideal for specimen planting, mass planting and in gardens and borders.
Position: Full sun to part shade. Tolerates frost and moderate drought (as the plant matures it becomes more drought tolerant). Prefers well drained soils.
Care: Water well for the first year for the plant to fully establish and become more drought tolerant. Top up water in dry periods. Plant in a well mulched garden (chunky mulch is recommended) with the root ball slightly above soil level. If required use slow release fertiliser in spring. For best results prune after spring flowering.
Where it works: North & South Island
GROWER KNOWLEDGE:
This website gives general information for the regions in New Zealand. For local information on which plants work in your area contact your local grower. Local grower knowledge is vital, this website is no substitute.
HEIGHTS:
Heights shown on the website are for general gardening conditions. In well maintained gardens, some plants will get taller.
