Encore Azalea True

About this plant

Rhododendron x 'Autumn Bravo', commonly known as the Encore Azalea True, is a show-stopping evergreen shrub celebrated for its extended bloom time. Unlike traditional azaleas, this remarkable variety puts on a colorful display not just in spring, but also in summer and fall, giving you months of vibrant beauty. Its striking hot pink flowers with deep red freckles create a captivating focal point in any garden setting. The dense, lustrous green foliage provides a beautiful backdrop, maintaining its appeal even when not in bloom, offering year-round structure and color to your landscape. Perfect for foundation plantings, mass plantings, or as a vibrant accent, the Encore Azalea True is a vigorous grower and relatively low-maintenance, making it an excellent choice for both experienced and novice gardeners looking to add continuous charm to their outdoor spaces.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Requires minimal pruning; prune after spring bloom to shape and encourage new growth. Fertilize in early spring with an azalea-specific fertilizer. Protect from harsh winter winds in colder zones.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.