Autumn Rouge Encore Azalea offers vibrant year-round color to any garden. The original Encore Azalea, Autumn Rouge sports dark lustrous foliage that accentuates its beautiful semi-double, magenta pink flower. Unlike many traditional azaleas, Encore azaleas bloom best in full sun, so choose an area of your yard where they can receive at least 4-6 hours of sunlight. Autumn Rouge works well in foundation plantings or as a low growing hedge. Be sure to plant your Encore Azaleas in acidic to slightly acidic soil to maximize your bloom yield. Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer after the threat of the last frost has dissipated and feed once more in the summer to help you Encore bloom through fall. Encore Azalea is the world's best-selling multi-season blooming azalea. In many areas of the country, Encore Azalea bloom during 3 seasons of the year-spring, summer, and fall. And, for areas of the country where azaleas don't traditionally thrive, such as those in USDA hardiness Zone 6 and 7, you will see a spring or summer bloom, but not a fall bloom before your temperatures drop.
Encore Autumn Rouge has profusion of vibrant, deep pink-red blooms that repeat in spring, summer, and fall.
Reaches a height of 4 feet and a spread of 4.5 feet, forming a compact, rounded shrub.
Prefers full sun to partial shade; at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight for optimal blooming.
Suitable for USDA zones 6-9, making it adaptable to various climates.
Ideal for garden borders, foundation plantings, mass plantings, or as a colorful accent plant.
Prune lightly after the first bloom cycle to encourage new growth and maintain shape; avoid heavy pruning.
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; prefers well-drained, acidic soil.
Ships from Alabama - Customers beyond the Southeast US should place orders from early fall to late spring to avoid heat damage in transit
If you are working on a big landscape project, consider ordering 1-2 of these Encore Azalea Autumn Rouge plants online at Lowes to ensure they meet your specifications before placing an order for your entire project
