The Encore Azalea Autumn Ivory is a re-blooming dwarf-sized variety that can bloom up to 3 times per year; Spring, Summer, and Fall. This shrub matures to 2.5 Ft H X 3 ft W and produces 2.5 In. single form blooms that are bright white. The foliage of this Azalea is glossy green. Use the Autumn Ivory in planting hedges, borders, foundations, in container gardens, or in mass plantings in the landscape. Encore Azaleas will grow best in 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 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. ---------- This item includes Two 1 gallon Encore Azalea Ivory shrubs (live plants) in plastic pots with soil. The pots will be wrapped in a polybag to retain moisture and hold any soil that shakes lose in shipping. The plant will be shipped in a cardboard box that has been designed to hold the plant in place to reduce any chance of damage in transit. As soon as the plant arrives it should be unpackaged, un-bagged, and watered. --------These plants ship from the gulf coast of Alabama. We recommend that customers outside of the southeastern United States order during the milder times of year (Spring/Fall) to prevent heat/cold stress during transit.
Bright white blooms in cycles up to 3 times per year
Mature size: 2.5ft H x 3ft W
Outdoor/landscape hardy USDA Zones: 7 - 10 (below zone 7 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: 6-10 inches tall X 6-10 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 plants to ensure they meet your specifications before placing an order for your entire project
