The Encore Azalea Autumn Monarch (Rhododendron 'Conles') is a stunning evergreen shrub that features large, vibrant orange-red blooms that make a bold statement in any garden. This variety is part of the Encore Azalea collection, known for its ability to bloom multiple times throughout the year—spring, summer, and fall. The Autumn Monarch is particularly prized for its upright growth habit and the striking contrast between its dark green foliage and fiery blossoms. It's an excellent choice for adding a pop of color to borders, foundation plantings, or containers. Encore Azaleas are the world's best-selling, re-blooming Azaleas. They boast blooms in Spring, Summer, and Fall. Encore Azaleas bloom best when given four to six hours of direct sunlight daily. When planting this Azalea dig the hole twice as wide as the pot and mix slightly acidic garden soil in with your native soil, then leave the top of the root ball half an inch above the ground level when filling the hole with soil.
Encore Monarch Azalea
Mature size: 5ft H x 4ft 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: 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: 8-12 inches tall X 8-12 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 Encore Azalea Autumn Monarch plants to ensure they meet your specifications before placing an order for your entire project
