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A true season stretcher, Autumn Carnation® Encore Azalea is a heavy bloomer that blankets itself in ruffled, mid-pink flowers in spring, summer, and fall. Those exceptional blooms play beautifully against glossy foliage that’s deep green through the warm months and shifts to a rich purple tone as temperatures cool—giving you four-season interest with almost no effort.
Growth Habit: Shrub,4.5ft height and 4ft spread
Native Origin: Southeast North America
Hardiness Zone: 6-10
Environment Needs: 4–6 hours of direct sun, Full Sun, Part Sun.
Well-drained and evenly moist. Amend heavy or alkaline soils with organic matter; consider a soil acidifier where needed. Keep consistently moist while establishing; afterwards, deep water during dry spells—especially ahead of bloom cycles.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance: Mulch 2–3″ to moderate soil temperature and conserve moisture; wind protection helps preserve foliage quality in winter. In early spring, apply a slow-release, acid-formulating fertiliser for azaleas and rhododendrons. A light top-up after the first bloom can support rebloom. Prune right after the spring flush to avoid removing buds for summer and fall flowers.
A true season stretcher, Autumn Carnation® Encore Azalea is a heavy bloomer that blankets itself in ruffled, mid-pink flowers in spring, summer, and fall. Those exceptional blooms play beautifully against glossy foliage that’s deep green through the warm months and shifts to a rich purple tone as temperatures cool—giving you four-season interest with almost no effort.
Growth Habit: Shrub,4.5ft height and 4ft spread
Native Origin: Southeast North America
Hardiness Zone: 6-10
Environment Needs: 4–6 hours of direct sun, Full Sun, Part Sun.
Well-drained and evenly moist. Amend heavy or alkaline soils with organic matter; consider a soil acidifier where needed. Keep consistently moist while establishing; afterwards, deep water during dry spells—especially ahead of bloom cycles.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance: Mulch 2–3″ to moderate soil temperature and conserve moisture; wind protection helps preserve foliage quality in winter. In early spring, apply a slow-release, acid-formulating fertiliser for azaleas and rhododendrons. A light top-up after the first bloom can support rebloom. Prune right after the spring flush to avoid removing buds for summer and fall flowers.