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Encore® Azalea Autumn Fire®
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Roblezd’
Common Name: Encore® Azalea Autumn Fire®
Mature Height and Width:
2.5–3′ tall × 3–3.5′ wide
Growth Habit: Compact, low, dense evergreen shrub with a refined rounded form. Naturally tight branching with a slightly flattened crown when mature. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Small, elliptic dark green evergreen leaves with fine texture. Foliage remains dense and attractive year-round and may develop subtle bronze tones in winter in Zones 6–7.
Flower Description: Rich, deep red single to semi-double blooms with slightly darker undertones. Flowers are 2.5–3 inches wide and held evenly across the canopy. Color reads darker and more saturated than many red Encores.
Bloom Time: Heavy spring bloom with repeat flowering in summer and fall.
Fall Color: Evergreen; may bronze slightly in cooler weather.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best rebloom performance with 5–6+ hours of direct sunlight.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 6–9
Notable Landscape Uses:
Front-of-border plantings; mass plantings; low evergreen hedge; patio-edge plantings; foundation accents; container plantings; small-space gardens.
Deer Resistance: Low to Moderate
Azaleas are commonly browsed by deer, particularly flower buds and tender new growth. Protection is recommended in moderate to heavy deer pressure areas in Zones 6–7.