Autumn Sunset Encore Azalea
Rhododendron x Autumn Sunset Encore Azalea
Enjoy a spectacular display of fiery orange-red blooms that repeat throughout the year with the stunning Autumn Sunset Encore Azalea.
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About this plant
The Autumn Sunset Encore Azalea (Rhododendron x Autumn Sunset) delivers a breathtaking show of vibrant orange-red, semi-double flowers that emerge in spring and continue in flushes through summer and fall, offering an extended season of breathtaking color. This exceptional evergreen shrub boasts a compact, mounding habit, making it an excellent choice for foundation plantings, mass plantings, borders, or as a striking specimen in containers. Its glossy, dark green foliage provides a beautiful backdrop to its abundant blooms, ensuring year-round interest. Known for its hardiness and disease resistance, the Autumn Sunset Encore Azalea is a low-maintenance beauty that brings reliable, show-stopping color to any landscape.
Care & maintenance
Requires minimal pruning; only prune after spring bloom to shape or remove dead/damaged branches. Fertilize in early spring with an acid-loving plant fertilizer. Protect from harsh winter winds in colder climates.
Quick facts
- Type
- evergreen
- Mature height
- 2-3 feet
- Mature width
- 3-4 feet
- Sun
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Water
- Medium; keep consistently moist but well-drained, especially during dry periods.
- Growth rate
- Moderate