Encore Azalea 2 -Gallon Autumn Angel Azalea Flowering Shrub with White Blooms 2.0 -Pack

The Encore Azalea Autumn Angel is a captivating dwarf variety that offers a spectacular display of pure white blooms, up to three inches in size, across three seasons—spring, summer, and fall. This compact shrub reaches an ideal size of 3 feet in height and width, making it a perfect choice for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance yet striking addition to their landscape. The Autumn Angel is versatile enough to enhance low hedges, borders, foundation plantings, and container gardens, or to create a stunning visual impact with mass plantings. Adapted to thrive in slightly acidic soils with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5, the Autumn Angel requires a location that benefits from 4-6 hours of sunlight daily to flourish. Planting involves digging a hole twice as wide as the pot and ensuring the root ball is positioned a quarter to a half inch above the soil level, which promotes healthy growth. A mix of well-draining garden soil and native soil should be used to backfill the hole. To support vigorous growth and abundant blooming, an application of slow-release, slightly acidic fertilizer each spring is recommended. In addition to its beauty, the Encore Azalea Autumn Angel is known for attracting pollinators such as butterflies and bees to the garden, contributing to the health of the local ecosystem by encouraging biodiversity. Its ability to bloom repeatedly throughout the growing season ensures a continuous supply of flowers for these beneficial insects.