Fireball Deciduous Azalea Live Starter Plant – Orange-Red Fragrant Flowers – Exbury Hybrid Flowering Shrub
Fireball Deciduous Azalea Live Starter Plant – Orange-Red Fragrant Flowers – Exbury Hybrid Flowering Shrub
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Back to buying optionsFireball Deciduous Azalea Live Starter Plant – Orange-Red Fragrant Flowers – Exbury Hybrid Flowering Shrub
Add a vibrant burst of color to your garden with this Fireball Deciduous Azalea starter plant. This beautiful Exbury hybrid is known for its fiery orange-red flowers and pleasant sweet fragrance, typically blooming from May to June in many climates. Its foliage emerges in bronze-red tones, matures to medium green, and changes to burgundy red in autumn, providing seasonal interest even after flowering. This deciduous shrub grows at a moderate to fast rate and develops an airy, rounded shape. The starter plant is grown in a tray and ships without a pot. It should be potted and cared for in a protected area for 6 months to 1 year before being planted directly into the landscape.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Fireball Deciduous Azalea starter plant
✔️ Exbury hybrid azalea
✔️ Shipped without a pot
✔️ Plant size may vary depending on the growing season
✔️ May arrive dormant when ordered from November through April
✔️ Flowers are not guaranteed at the time of purchase
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Fireball Deciduous Azalea
Botanical Name: Rhododendron 'Fireball'
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Young starter plant
Flower Color: Fiery orange-red
Flowering Season: May–June
Fragrance: Sweet and pleasant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, acidic soil
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: 4–6 feet
Mature Width: 4–6 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast, approximately 1–2 feet per year
USDA Zones: 4–8
Container Friendly: Yes, especially during the starter growth stage
Shipping Type: Shipped without a pot; may arrive dormant from November through April
💡 Care Tip: Pot your starter plant in acidic, well-draining soil and keep it in a protected location with suitable light. Maintain consistent moisture without allowing the soil to become soggy. Give the plant 6 months to 1 year to establish and grow before transplanting it into your garden. Avoid placing it directly into the landscape while it is still a small starter plant.
