The Encore Azalea Autumn Sunset is a re-blooming dwarf-sized variety that can bloom up to 3 times per year: Spring, Summer, and Fall. This shrub matures to 3 ft H X 3.5 ft W and produces 2.5 In. blooms that are glowing red. Use the Autumn Sunset in planting hedges, borders, foundations, in container gardens, or in mass plantings in the landscape. Encore Azaleas will grow best is slightly acidic soils (pH 5.5-6.5) and when planted in a location that will receive 4-6 hours of sunlight per day. When planting this red blooming azalea, dig the hole 2X the width of the size pot of the plant you are planting with a depth that will allow the root ball to be 1/4 to 1/2 In. above the soil level. Then, use well-draining garden soil mixed with your native soil to backfill the hole around your new Azalea. Use a slow-release, slightly acidic fertilizer each year in Spring to keep your Encore Azalea well-fed to help maximize bloom production.
Encore® Autumn Sunset™ Azalea in a 2 Gallon pot
Mature size: 3ft H X 3.5ft W
Outdoor/landscape hardy USDA Zones: 6 - 10 (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
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
Average shipped plant size: 10-15 inches tall X 10-15 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 of these red blooming azalea bushes online at Lowes to ensure they meet your specifications before placing an order for your entire project