Azalea 'Fireball'
More About 'Fireball'
- Clusters of 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:
4Height:
125-150 cmSpread:
100-125 cmColour:
RedFireball Azalea 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.
'Fireball' Characteristics

Full Sun

Partial Sun/Shade

Low Maintenance

Fragrant

Rock garden
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedMoist to Average
Growth Rate
MediumAttributes
DeciduousFall Color
Flowering Time
SpringHabit
ColumnarUpright
Foliage Color
GreenLandscape uses
Foundation plantingSpecimen