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Rhododendron 'Fireball' (Azalea) 3L pot grown deciduous shrub.

Azalea Fireball Exbury Deciduous Shrub Orange-Red 3L

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Azalea Fireball Exbury is a deciduous hybrid shrub producing vibrant orange-red trusses in late spring (May–June), ideal for compact gardens or containers. Read more

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About this plant

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Azaleas & Rhododendrons

Azalea Fireball Exbury is a deciduous hybrid shrub producing vibrant orange-red trusses in late spring (May–June), ideal for compact gardens or containers. Supplied as a 3-litre pot-grown specimen at approx. 40cm tall. Hardy to UK climate.

Key Characteristics

  • Flower Color: Orange-red, clustered trusses
  • Foliage: Maroon-tinted leaves with purple-bronze autumn color
  • Ultimate Size: 1.5m height x 1m spread after 10 years

Planting & Care

  • Site: Dappled shade preferred; avoid full sun
  • Soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic soil
  • Compost: Annual mulch with well-rotted organic matter in spring

Wildlife & Use Cases

  • Suitable for: Small spaces, beds, borders, containers
  • Attracts: Bumblebees, pollinators spring–summer

FAQs

  • Is Azalea Fireball good for container gardening? Yes, its size and root habit make it ideal for pots.
  • What distinguishes its autumn foliage? Uncommon purple-bronze tint vs. typical yellow in most azaleas.
  • Maintenance needs? Annual compost or ericaceous feed; pruning only for shape.

Common questions

Bare root plants are field-grown and lifted dormant — the cheapest way to plant a hedge. Pot grown plants have an established root system and can be planted year-round. Root ball plants are mature field-grown plants lifted with a soil ball for instant height.
Pot grown plants can go in the ground at any time of year. Bare root is supplied dormant from November to March, and root ball plants are lifted in that same window.
3 plants per metre for a standard single-row hedge, or 5 per metre (staggered double row) for a dense screen.
UK-wide from our Fife nursery, packed for plant-safe delivery. Larger orders travel on pallets — shipping is calculated at checkout.