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Add a Burst of Autumn Colour with Rhododendron 'Encore Autumn Fire'

The Rhododendron 'Encore Autumn Fire' is a semi-evergreen shrub celebrated for its striking, repeat-flowering display. Unlike many garden plants that fade as summer ends, this variety erupts with vibrant red blooms in autumn, offering a spectacular show just as other flowers retreat. Its compact habit and lush foliage ensure your garden stays lively and green through colder months.

Why Choose 'Encore Autumn Fire'?

• Seasonal Interest: Brilliant red flowers appear in autumn, extending your garden's colour well beyond spring.
• Semi-Evergreen Foliage: Retains much of its leaf cover year-round, providing structure and greenery even in winter.
• Repeat Bloomer: This cultivar is bred for multiple flowering periods, rewarding you with consistent bursts of colour.
• Hardiness: Suitable for most UK climates; offers resilience typical of the Rhododendron genus.

Growing Guide

• Position: Prefers a spot with full sun or partial shade. Ideal for borders, woodland gardens, or patio containers.
• Soil: Acidic, well-drained soil (pH 4.5–6.0) is essential. Use ericaceous compost when planting in pots or beds.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged—especially important during dry spells and after planting.
• Feeding: Apply an ericaceous fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth and abundant blooms.
• Pruning: Minimal pruning required—remove spent flower heads after blooming to encourage new growth.
• Mature Size: Typically reaches 90–120cm (3–4ft) high and wide over several years.

Clever Planting Ideas

• Create a vivid autumn border by pairing with other acid-loving plants like Azaleas, Camellias, or Pieris japonica.
• Add to mixed shrub beds or woodland schemes where dappled sunlight enhances flower colour.
• Grow in decorative pots on patios for close-up enjoyment of the repeat blooms and evergreen foliage.

Potted & Ready to Plant

Your Rhododendron 'Encore Autumn Fire' arrives as a healthy young plant in a 9cm pot—perfect for immediate planting into your chosen spot or container.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant?
  The best time to plant is autumn or early spring when the soil is moist but not frozen.
• How fast does it grow?
  This variety grows at a moderate rate, typically reaching mature size in 5–7 years under good conditions.
• What type of soil does it prefer?
  'Encore Autumn Fire' thrives in acidic (ericaceous), well-drained soil. Avoid chalky or alkaline soils unless planting in pots with ericaceous compost.