Choosing Your Encore Azalea
The Encore Azalea is a colorful and versatile evergreen shrub that has transformed the way we use azaleas in landscaping. These shrubs bring vivid blooms to sunny locations in the spring and again in the late summer to fall. They come in a range of sizes and colors, making them a great addition to any garden.
When selecting your Encore Azalea, first determine the size you want the plant to grow. Some Encores grow as large as 5 1/2 feet, while others are dwarf, growing only 2 1/2 feet tall. Next, choose your desired color. The right Encore can integrate into a pink/blue/purple color scheme, and others fit seamlessly into an orange-yellow color palette.
Planting and Care
Encore Azaleas are hardy in zones 6b-10b. Plant them high in well-drained, moderately moist conditions. Prune and fertilize in late spring after the first bloom to give them everything they need to come back strong in summer and fall.
Autumn Bonfire® Red | Rhododendron ‘Robleza' PPAF
Autumn Bonfire Encore Azalea is a dwarf variety with fiery red flowers that bloom in ruffled layers. This shrub grows 2-3 feet tall and wide, making it perfect for container planting or for smaller gardens. It retains its foliage in the winter, which transforms into a rich purple color. This plant has no fragrance, making it ideal for those with allergies.
Planting and Care
Autumn Bonfire grows in zones 6-10 and enjoys full sun to light shade. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil and is drought tolerant once established. Mulch helps reduce water needs by retaining moisture and keeping the roots cool. Pruning should be done after the spring blooms fade to encourage new growth.
Autumn Embers® Red | Rhododendron ‘Conleb’ PP10581
Autumn Embers is a well-branched dwarf variety that grows 2-3 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. It has showy, red-orange flowers that have semi-double blooms. This shrub is evergreen, providing interest even during winter months with its small, elliptical foliage. It blooms from midspring through midfall and has no fragrance, making it perfect for those with allergies.
Planting and Care
Autumn Embers grows in zones 6-10 and enjoys full sun to partial sun. It is low maintenance, tolerating a variety of soils, including clay and sandy soils. It is heat and humidity tolerant and can withstand drought once established. Trimming spent flowers will keep it blooming prolifically throughout the season.
Autumn Lily® White | Rhododendron 'Roblex' PP25073
Autumn Lily is a densely-branched shrub that grows 4-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. It has delicate white blooms that cover the shrub multiple times each year. This shrub and its flowers have no fragrance, making it ideal for those with allergies. It is evergreen, transforming from green to rich purple in winter.
Planting and Care
Autumn Lily grows in zones 6-10 and enjoys full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil and is drought tolerant once established. It is low maintenance and requires no pruning.
Note: We put pictures and videos on our site to best represent our products, as an example of our quality as a grower. You may, however receive a smaller or larger plant than pictured depending on the season you buy. You may or may not get a plant blooming as shown on our site. We usually trim off blooms because they do not ship well. Your purchase of our plants should be considered an investment in your future garden and enjoy the process of growing it to its full potential.
Autumn Royalty® | Rhododendron ‘Conlec’ PP10580
Autumn Royalty is a beautiful evergreen shrub with magenta flowers and matte green leaves that turn purple in the winter. It grows in a mounded, upright habit that is well branched, and can reach 4-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. The flowers bloom from mid-spring through mid-fall, hiding the branches and leaves in the spring with its heavy blooming. The flowers are visually appealing in containers, hedges, and mass plantings. This shrub is great for those with allergies as it has no fragrance, but it is toxic and should not be consumed, which repels rabbits and deer. The lovely purple flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Plant Details:
- Voted Azalea of the Year by the Rhododendron Society
- Zones 6-10
- Single Layer of Funnel-Shaped Petals
- 3 1/2" Flowers
Plant Care
Autumn Royalty is low maintenance, tolerates a variety of soils, and enjoys full to partial sun. It is heat and humidity tolerant and drought tolerant once established. A thick layer of mulch helps reduce watering needs and protects the roots in summer and winter. Slow-release fertilizer can be added in early spring if needed, and pruning is not necessary, but branches can be trimmed after spring blooming is complete.
Autumn Twist® Bicolor | Rhododendron ‘Conlep’ PP12133
Autumn Twist is a beautiful evergreen shrub with white and pale pink flowers that have splashes, spots, and stripes of dark pink and purple, making each flower unique. It grows in a mounded, upright habit and can reach 4-6 feet tall and wide. The shrub blooms almost every season, starting from mid-spring and ending in the fall. This shrub attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators, adding vibrance and life to any garden all year.
Plant Details
- Voted Azalea of the Year by the Rhododendron Society
- Zones 6-10
- Single Layer of Bugle-Shaped Petals
- 3" Flowers
Plant Care
Autumn Twist is very easy to care for, tolerates heat, humidity, and some drought, and grows in clay, sandy, or loamy soil. It enjoys full to partial sun and is drought tolerant once established. A thick layer of mulch helps reduce watering needs and protects the roots in summer and winter. Pruning is not necessary, but branches can be trimmed after spring blooming is complete.
Ordering:
Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.
Shipping:
The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest-viable product ordered.
Summer - Above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- Deer Resistant: No
- Pet Friendly: No
- Reblooming: Yes
- Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes
Note: We put pictures on our site to best represent our products, as an example of our quality as a grower. You may, however receive a smaller or larger plant than pictured depending on the season you buy. You may or may not get a plant blooming as shown on our site. We usually trim off blooms because they do not ship well. Your purchase of our plants should be considered an investment in your future garden and enjoy the process of growing it to its full potential.
Why The Plant Factory, Inc is a good choice?
Our plants are grown at our nursery. Our experienced staff use the best horticultural practices to ensure our plants are of the utmost health and quality. We select your plants as if we were buying them ourselves. Our standard goals are to exceed our customers’ expectations. We pride ourselves for great “out of the box” experiences with hassle-free customer service and quick resolutions.
