Fireball Azalea

Azalea 'Fireball'

  • Clusters of lightly fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers cover the plant
  • Crimson-red flowers
  • Medium green leaves appear after the flowers and turn bronzy-red in the fall
  • Upright, moderately columnar habit when mature
  • Bloom Time: Spring
  • Group: Exbury
  • Type: Deciduous

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Red

HEIGHT:
125-150 cm

SPREAD:
100-125 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Azalea have a shallow, fibrous root system, requiring constant moisture, but dislike standing water. They need protection from the midday sun and a fertile soil with a low pH. To promote flowering for the following season, any pruning should be done soon after blooming, to leave enough time for the buds to reset. Protection (burlap wrap) from drying winter winds is recommended in exposed locations.

Additional Notes about Fireball Azalea:


All azaleas are rhododendrons. Evergreen azaleas belong to subgenus Tsutsusi, and deciduous azaleas are classified in the subgenus Pentanthera.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous
FLOWERING TIME:
Spring
HABIT:
Upright
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Foundation planting
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