Autumn Embers Encore Azalea

Enjoy tons of fiery orange-red, lacy blooms on a dwarf azalea that blooms in spring, summer, and fall!!  Your neighbors will beg to know where you found such a magnificent showpiece!  Imagine a low hedge of Autumn Embers Encore Azalea in front of your home.  You won't find more colorful flower power in another shrub.  

At a compact size of 3 feet tall and 3.5 feet wide and an ability to tolerate full sun to part shade the Autumn Embers Encore Azalea is extremely versatile!  You can enjoy fall color in a semi-double flower for 3 seasons!  The blooms are large at 2.5 inches across.  The evergreen foliage is green and lush.  The natural habit of this azalea is mounded.

Autumn Embers Encore Azalea are easy to grow and low maintenance.  Plant in well-draining, acidic soil for best results.  Fertilize when planting and in spring with our slow release, balanced fertilizer.

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Product Attachment>>> Encore Azalea Versatility Sheet

When planting your azalea be sure you have the right location and conditions for your new plants to thrive.

Planting time: Spring and fall are ideal times to plant azaleas. However, if you avoid freezing and extremely hot temperatures you can plant any time of the year

Sun: Full sun to part shade. Encore azaleas will perform best with at least 4-6 hours of sun. While your Encore azalea will still grow and even bloom in shady areas they are less likely to rebloom and the blooms won't be as prolific.

Soil: Azaleas prefer soil that drains well and is acidic. If you have alkaline soil, be sure to amend it. To acidify your soil amend with compost, elemental sulfur, or use fertilizers specific for acid loving plants. Mulching with pine straw or pine bark will help over time as they begin to break down, but are not an immediate solution. To improve drainage in something like a heavy clay soil, add compost and be sure to loosen up the soil well before planting.

Fertilizer: Choose a balanced slow release fertilizer. Fertilize in late winter or early spring before flowering for best results.

Pruning: You don’t need to prune Encore azaleas, but pruning after they are done blooming can help encourage a bushier growth and renew an older plant. You can use pruning to control size, but don't prune of more than 1/3 of the plant for best results.

The Autumn Embers Encore Azalea adds vibrant color to the southern landscape and beyond.  Encore azaleas are excellent for borders and mass plantings.  This evergreen shrub jazzes up gardens and mixed beds.  At 3 to 4 feet tall and wide at maturity this stunning azalea can even be used in foundation plantings. Try this flowering shrub in a container to add a bold pop of color to your entryway, porch, patio, or deck.  For borders or hedges plant about 3 feet apart. Otherwise, plant about 4 feet apart to give your plants space in-between.

For additional options, be sure to browse our Azalea and Evergreen Shrub collection.