Autumn Carnation Encore Azalea |
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Ericaceae Rhododendron Roblec' PP#15339 Autumn Carnation™ |
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Cannot ship to: Alaska, Hawaii
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Grows In | Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F through Zone 10A · 30° to 35° F |
Sun Exposure | Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Dappled Light / Filtered Sun |
Soil Drainage | Well Drained, Moderately Drained |
Resistent To | Heat |
Flower Color | Pink, Light Pink |
Blooms | Spring Blooms, Fall Blooms |
Foliage Color | Medium Green, Dark Green |
Average Height | 4' to 5' |
Average Width | 3' to 4' |
Attracts | Visual Attention |
Autumn Carnation Encore Azalea is a moderate growing shrub that can be grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 7A through 10A. It matures to an average height of 4 feet to 5 feet and an average width of 3 feet to 4 feet, depending on climate and other environmental factors. It prefers growing in a location that provides morning sun with afternoon shade or filtered sun and grows best when planted in loam, clay or silt soil that is well drained or moderately drained. In the spring and fall Autumn Carnation Encore Azalea produces pink and light pink flowers. The foliage is medium green and dark green in color. It attracts visual attention and is resistant to heat.
Autumn Carnation Encore Azalea can be useful in the landscape along woodland borders, in mass plantings, in foundation plantings, in shrub borders, around decks, swimming pools, and other outdoor living areas, under a shade tree, in landscape beds or islands, in small groupings or as a hedge and also in cottage gardens or shade gardens.
Noteworthy Characteristics
Autumn Carnation produces an abundance eye-catching, double pink flowers are produced in spring, summer, and fall. The flowers are very similar in appearance to the old 'Pink Ruffle' Azalea which only bloomed one time a year. The exceptional flower quality, color and lustrous dark green foliage make this variety an excellent landscape addition. USDA Zones 6B-9.
Uses
As one of the larger growing Encore Azaleas, Autumn Carnation has a very robust, upright growth habit to 5 feet tall with a 4 foot spread, making it useful in foundation plantings, in small or large groupings in landscape beds, as an informal colorful hedge, or singularly in containers.
Culture & Care
Encore Azaleas prefer a an acid soil that contains plenty of organic matter and is well-drained. Encores will tolerate all-day full sun however will also tolerate some shade. Too much shade and flowering will be diminished. 5 hours or more of direct sun per day is recommended. A light pruning and feeding after the first bloom phase can help stimulate new growth and encourage heavier bud development.
Just wanted to stop by and say that my Encore Azaleas are doing great. They were delivered very healthy and well packed. It's been a few months and they are blooming away nicely! Many thanks!
Hi Don, Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your experience with us at ToGoGarden.com. We are very happy to hear that your Azaleas arrived healthy and that they are now blooming! It is such a beautiful plant isn't it? Please let us know if there is ever anything we can do for you! Enjoy your beautiful Azaleas!
Love these Azaleas! They all arrived very healthy and even already had flowers! They are planted in my garden and are doing wonderful! I am so glad i found ToGoGarden.com, no one had these Azaleas in my area. Thank you!
Plants arrived a few days after i placed the order. I had never purchased plants online before this and customer service was very helpful and answered all my questions. I was so impressed with how healthy the plants were. There was no damage at all. Very happy! Thank you ToGoGarden.com!
Everything worked out great. My plants were delivered on time healthy and in wonderful shape. Very pleased and i will be ordering from you again.
My plants were delivered in wonderful condition. Packing was top of the line! Planted them in my backyard and they look great and are doing great! Thank you!
My plants arrived in perfect condition. Very beautiful. Ordered 3 and they are all healthy. Thank you!