Fireball Deciduous Azalea (Exbury Hybrid) Starter Plant | Rhododendron 'Fireball' L7 – 1 Live Plant

About This Plant

Fireball Deciduous Azalea, a popular Exbury Hybrid, features fiery orange-red, sweetly fragrant blooms in late spring. New foliage emerges bronze-red, matures green, and turns burgundy in autumn. A deciduous flowering shrub suited for woodland gardens, borders, foundation plantings, and containers.

What You Will Receive

1 live Fireball Deciduous Azalea starter plant (L7). Shipped without nursery pot. Healthy, rooted starter plant ready to pot upon arrival. Secure packaging for safe arrival.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Fireball Deciduous Azalea
• Botanical Name: Rhododendron Exbury Hybrid 'Fireball'
• Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Growth Stage: Starter plant (L7)
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-draining, acidic soil rich in organic matter
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment
• Mature Height: 4–6 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• USDA Zones: 4–8
• Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip: Pot your starter plant after arrival and grow it in a protected location for 6–12 months before transplanting outdoors. Apply mulch to help retain moisture and plant in acidic soil for the healthiest growth and most vibrant blooms.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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