Stunning Red Blooms Last for Months
Why Autumn Fire® Encore® Azalea Shrubs?
World-renowned azalea breeder, Robert Lee, has done it again! His newest creation, the Autumn Fire® Azalea promises to be the best bloomer yet. Lee began the Encore® Azaleas project in the 1980s, with an emphasis on creating fall-blooming traits as well as being a winter hardy evergreen. Unlike the two-week spring blooms of traditional azaleas, Lee created 28 breeds that bloom over and over again.
The Autumn Fire® is number 29, and it promises to be the biggest showstopper of the bunch. Cherry red 3-inch blooms sit majestically amidst green foliage. Best of all, the Autumn Fire® will dazzle not only in the spring but well into autumn. Be the first grower on the block to own this unique and showy azalea!
Why Fast-Growing-Trees is Better
Aside from their good looks and ability to grow without hassle, your Autumn Fire® Azaleas arrive at your doorstep ready to thrive. Because our nursery grows your Encore® Azalea Shrub larger than most nurseries or big box stores, there’s no guesswork or fuss for you.
Your Azaleas are at least one year older than other varieties found elsewhere…so, that means their roots are well-developed, healthier, and ready to encourage heavy blooming.
Don’t wait – get a statement-making plant that imparts the good looks of spring nearly year-round. Get your own Autumn Fire® Encore® today!
Planting & Care
1. Planting: Autumn Fire® Encore® Azaleas can thrive in full to partial sun (4 to 8 hours of sunlight per day) but will need protection from the hot sun in warmer climates. Well-drained soil is also important for your Autumn to thrive.
When you’re ready to plant, dig a hole that’s three times as wide and just as deep as the shrub’s root ball. Remove the plant from the container and loosen the roots with your fingers so that they spread out once planted and place your shrub. Backfill the soil and water lightly as you do this to remove air pockets. Finally, water again once you’re done planting and mulch the area to help conserve moisture.
FGT Tip: Azaleas love acidic soil. If you have soil that isn’t acidic, like clay, simply buy additives (organic matter, fresh coffee grounds, etc.) to amend it. You can also plant your Azalea in a container, where you can control the soil type!
2. Watering: We recommend watering twice or three times weekly in the first growing season. During the hotter times of the year, they will need watering every other day, depending on the weather. Once plants are established, they will need less frequent watering.
If you’re not sure when to water, however, simply check the soil. Stick your finger into the surrounding soil, about 3 or 4 inches down – if the soil here is dry, water your Azalea.
3. Fertilizing: Fertilize your shrub with a slow-release fertilizer that’s made for Azaleas, at some point in the early spring. Follow label instructions as the application will vary by manufacturer.
4. Pruning: These Azaleas need very little pruning. If you need to prune the plant for shape, prune after the plant has finished its spring flowering. Once plants are well-established, light annual pruning can be done to stimulate growth and blooming.
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Fast Shipping and Professional Packaging
Thanks to our longstanding association with UPS FedEx DHL and other leading global carriers, we can provide a range of shipping options. Our warehouse staff is highly educated and will package your goods in accordance with our precise and exact specifications. Your items will go through an exhaustive examination before they will be properly packaged prior to being shipped. Every day we ship thousands of packages to customers from all over the world. This is a testament to our determination to become the biggest online retailer in the world. There are distribution centers as well as warehouses located in Europe as well as the USA.
Orders that contain more than 1 item are assigned processing periods in accordance with the item.
We will inspect each and every one of the products before they are shipped. Currently, most orders are delivered within 48 hours. The expected delivery time is 3 to 7 days.
Returns
Due to the multiple parties involved which include the factory as well as the warehouse, we're unable to fully manage stock. Stock levels can fluctuate at any given time. It is possible that you will not receive your purchase after the order has been made.
Our policy lasts for 30 days. If 30 days have gone without a trace since the purchase however, we're unable to give you a return or exchange.
To be eligible for return, it must be unopened and in the same state as you received it in. The item should be in its original packaging.
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