The Encore Azalea Autumn Embers is a vibrant, intermediate-sized shrub that brings a splash of color to any garden with its ability to bloom up to three times a year – in spring, summer, and fall. With a mature size of 3 feet in height and 3.5 feet in width, this shrub produces stunning 2.5-inch semi-double red blooms that stand out against its green foliage. The Autumn Embers is perfectly suited for a variety of garden roles, including hedges, borders, foundation plantings, container gardens, or as part of mass plantings, adding a rich layer of color and texture to the landscape. Ideal for growing in slightly acidic soils (pH 5.5-6.5), the Autumn Embers thrives when it receives 4-6 hours of sunlight per day, making it a versatile choice for different garden locations. When planting, it's recommended to dig a hole twice as wide as the pot and adjust the depth to allow the root ball to sit a quarter to a half inch above the soil level. Mixing well-draining garden soil with your native soil for backfill ensures the plant gets a good start. An annual application of slow-release, slightly acidic fertilizer each spring will encourage vibrant blooms and healthy growth throughout the year. Beyond its beauty, the Encore Azalea Autumn Embers is a magnet for pollinators, attracting butterflies and bees to your garden, which enhances pollination and adds a lively buzz to the atmosphere. This makes it not only a visually appealing addition to your outdoor space but also an environmentally beneficial one.
The Encore Azalea Autumn Embers features red semi-double blooms that grace the garden in cycles throughout spring, summer, and fall, offering a vibrant display up to three times a year.
Grows to a mature height of 3 feet and spreads to 3.5 feet wide.
Suitable for USDA Zones 6 to 9, with a recommendation for container planting in regions colder than Zone 6 to facilitate indoor transfer during colder months.
This red blooming Azalea thrives in conditions ranging from full sun to partial shade.
Versatile for various uses: ideal as an accent, for borders, container gardening, foundation plantings, hedges, mass plantings, mixed garden beds, as a standout specimen, or within woodland gardens.
Fertilizing/Planting: use a 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
The plants delivered to you usually range from 6-12 inches in both height and width, offering a solid beginning towards growth and full development.
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