Encore Azalea True

About this plant

The Encore Azalea True, a distinguished member of the reblooming Encore series, brings an unparalleled vibrancy to any garden with its abundant, delicate pink flowers. These semi-double blossoms emerge in spring, then surprise and delight with a second flush in summer, continuing their show into the autumn months, ensuring your landscape remains captivating for an extended season. Beyond its extended flowering period, the Encore Azalea True boasts an attractive, compact growth habit and glossy, evergreen foliage that maintains visual interest even when not in bloom. This versatile shrub is ideal for foundation plantings, mixed borders, or as a vibrant accent in smaller gardens and containers, providing consistent color and texture. 'A Cut Above' proudly offers this exceptional azalea, perfect for those seeking a low-maintenance yet high-impact plant that delivers consistent garden performance and breathtaking floral displays year after year.

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

Plant in well-drained, acidic soil enriched with organic matter. Apply a slow-release, acid-loving plant fertilizer in early spring. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Prune lightly after the spring bloom to encourage bushier growth and more flowers; avoid heavy pruning after late summer to protect fall buds.

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.