Autumn Angel® Encore® Azalea - 3 Gallon

Autumn Angel Encore Azalea - White Reblooming Evergreen Shrub | 2-3 Feet Tall, Individual Plants

Experience pristine white blooms three seasons a year with the most elegant compact azalea available. The Autumn Angel Encore Azalea is a hardy, award-winning evergreen shrub that has become one of the most sought-after white reblooming azaleas for its consistent performance and stunning seasonal display. This exceptional compact flowering shrub has become the only white azalea variety to guarantee reliable reblooming performance throughout the growing season. With its pure white blooms accentuating dark green glossy foliage and elegant white blooms for up to 9 months a year, the Autumn Angel Encore Azalea transforms ordinary landscapes into sophisticated garden displays that bloom in spring, summer, and fall. The low-maintenance evergreen shrub along with highly adaptable nature that thrives in light shade or full sun creates year-round visual interest while providing consistent reblooming performance. Unlike traditional azaleas that bloom only once, these innovative Encore varieties provide continuous floral displays that actually intensify with proper care and establishment.

Why You'll Love the Autumn Angel Encore Azalea

Perfect Compact Size: Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and wide at maturity with dwarf flowering habit makes this the perfect choice for foundation plantings, containers, borders, and small garden spaces where elegance is desired.

Triple Season Blooming: For borders or low hedges, plant about 2 feet apart on center and they quickly establish to provide beautiful white flowers in spring, summer, and fall. These repeat blooming azaleas have guaranteed white flower production throughout the growing season.

Outstanding Hardiness: Hardy in USDA zones 7-10 with tolerance down to 0° F when established. This azalea is evergreen and will carry out its beauty year round with exceptional heat and humidity tolerance.

Versatile Growing Solution: Low-maintenance azalea due to easy to grow and trouble-free nature - perfect for gardeners seeking continuous white blooms with minimal care requirements in various light conditions.

Autumn Angel Encore Azalea Details

• Botanical Name: Rhododendron 'Robleg' (Autumn Angel Encore)
• Type: Evergreen reblooming shrub
• Mature Size: 36" tall × 36" wide (compact mounding habit)
• Growth Rate: Slow rate with 40+ year lifespan under ideal conditions
• Light: 4-6 hours of direct sun or all-day filtered sun (full sun to partial shade)
• Soil: Well-drained, acidic soil with consistent moisture
• Water: Water regularly until established, supplemental water during dry seasons
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7, 8, 9, 10

Growing Conditions

Soil Adaptability: Requires evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth but will die in standing water. Very fussy about soil conditions and prefers acidic, organically rich soils with excellent drainage.

Light Requirements: Too little sun will result in decreased bloom potential and foliage coverage. Will need protection from hot sun in warmer climates but requires adequate sunlight for best blooming.

Hardiness: USDA zones 7-10, making it suitable for southern and mild temperate regions with cold tolerance down to 0°F when established.

Care Instructions

Watering: Water regularly until established and provide supplemental water during dry seasons. Should be watered regularly, especially during hot and dry periods.

Pruning: Prune immediately after spring flowering for best reblooming performance. Light pruning to maintain shape as needed.

Fertilizing: Apply acidic fertilizer formulated for azaleas in early spring for optimal growth and continuous blooming performance.

Landscaping Uses

Versatile Applications: Autumn Angel Encore Azalea's compact size and triple-season blooms make it suitable for: foundation plantings, container gardens, row hedges, groundcover, color accents, and landscape accents.

Container Excellence: Many people grow these in containers to brighten up their patio or pool deck, making it an excellent choice for adding class to entryways, porches, patios, or decks.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far apart should I plant Autumn Angel Encore Azaleas? To establish a hedge, plant 3 to 4 feet on center. Plant at least 5 feet apart on center for more informal, foundational plantings. For borders or low hedges, plant about 2 feet apart on center.

Do they really bloom three times per year? Yes, this azalea variety blooms in spring, summer, and fall with elegant white blooms for up to 9 months a year when properly cared for.

Are Autumn Angel Encore Azaleas truly evergreen and low maintenance? This azalea is evergreen and will carry out its beauty year round and is low-maintenance with easy to grow and trouble-free nature once established.