Autumn Royalty was voted Azalea of the Year by the American Rhododendron Society, and it earned it! This purple blooming azalea features large single-form, magenta-purple blooms that rebloom periodically from Spring through Fall. The initial Spring bloom will produce a multitude of gorgeous purple flowers. However, that’s not it for this reblooming azalea. It’s capable of blooming 3 times a year! Additionally, some warmer zones have the potential for even more. The Autumn Royalty is a reliably evergreen landscape element. New foliage emerges a delicate light green before maturing to a rich dark green. These leaves are fuzzy, elliptic, and pointed at the tip. This is one of the larger Encore Azaleas, reaching a mature size of 4.5 feet tall x 4 feet wide. At that size, it’s perfect as a low-maintenance hedge, specimen, or accent. Encore Azaleas will grow best in slightly acidic soils (pH 5.5 to 6.5) and when planted in a location that will receive 4-6 hours of sunlight per day. When planting, dig a hole that is twice the width of the pot you are planting and deep enough to be resting at least 0.5 inches above ground level. Use a well-draining garden soil mixed with your native soil to backfill the hole around your new azalea. To maximize your Encore Azalea's flowering capabilities, apply a slow-released slightly acidic fertilizer each Spring.
Purple blooms up to 3 times per year.
Mature size: 4.5ft H x 4ft W
Outdoor/landscape hardy USDA Zones: 6 - 9 (below zone 6 this plant should be grown in containers/planters that can be moved indoors during the winter)
Sun exposure: full sun to part shade
Uses: accent, border, container, foundation, foundation planting, hedge, mass planting, mixed garden bed, specimen, woodland garden
Planting/fertilizing: use well-draining garden soil mixed with your native soil to backfill the hole; to maximize growth, apply a slow-released slightly acidic fertilizer each Spring
Average shipped plant size: 8-12 inches tall X 8-12 inches wide
Ships from Alabama gulf coast - customers beyond the south eastern United States should consider placing orders from early Fall to mid-late Spring to avoid heat damage during transit
If you are working on a big landscape project, consider ordering 1-2 plants to ensure they meet your specifications before placing an order for your entire project