Welcome to our Plant Library! This is a new feature on our website to showcase the vast selection of plants that we carry across different seasons. We are continuously adding products, so if you are looking for a specific plant not listed below, we encourage you to call or visit to see if we have it in stock!
Encore® Azalea Autumn Bonfire®
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Roblez’
Common Name: Encore® Azalea Autumn Bonfire®
Mature Height and Width: 3–4′ tall × 3–4′ wide
Growth Habit: Compact, rounded, mounded evergreen shrub with dense branching. Naturally forms a low, slightly irregular dome with visible branch structure beneath bloom coverage. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Small, elliptic dark green evergreen leaves with fine texture. Foliage may develop slight bronze tones in colder weather but generally retains rich green color year-round in Zones 6–7.
Flower Description: Semi-double to double, vibrant true red flowers with a full, layered petal structure. Blooms are saturated red without strong pink or orange undertones.
Bloom Time: Heavy spring bloom, followed by repeat flowering in summer and fall.
Fall Color: Evergreen; no significant fall color change.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best rebloom performance with at least 5–6 hours of direct sun.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 6–9
Notable Landscape Uses:
Foundation plantings; mass plantings for bold color impact; patio edge accents; low evergreen borders; entryway focal points; mixed shrub beds; container plantings in protected areas.
Deer Resistance: Low to Moderate
Azaleas are frequently browsed by deer, particularly tender new growth and flower buds. Protection is recommended in areas with moderate to heavy deer pressure in Zones 6–7.