Autumn Carnival Encore Azalea |
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Ericaceae Rhododendron Conlet' PP#12111 Autumn Carnival™ |
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Cannot ship to: Alaska, Hawaii
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Grows In | Zone 6B · -5° to 0° F through Zone 10B · 35° to 40° F |
Sun Exposure | Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Dappled Light / Filtered Sun |
Soil Drainage | Well Drained, Moderately Drained |
Resistent To | Disease, Heat |
Blooms | Spring Blooms, Summer Blooms, Fall Blooms |
Attracts | Butterflies, Visual Attention |
Fragrances | None |
Autumn Carnival Encore Azalea is a moderate growing shrub that can be grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 6B through 10B. It prefers growing in a location that provides morning sun with afternoon shade or filtered sun and grows best when planted in loam or clay soil that is well drained or moderately drained. It attracts butterflies and visual attention and is resistant to diseases and heat.
Autumn Carnival Encore Azalea can be useful in the landscape in mass plantings, in foundation plantings, in containers or planters, in shrub borders, as a focal point, in landscape beds or islands or as a hedge and also in theme gardens or cottage gardens.
Noteworthy Characteristics
With brilliant medium pink blooms, Autumn Carnival is great for borders or as a specimen. Heavy summer flowering makes this variety a mid-summer traffic stopper! The exceptional flower quality, color and lustrous dark green foliage make this variety an excellent landscape addition. USDA Zones 6b-9b.
Uses
With a height of 3 feet and spread of 4 feet, Autumn Carnival is 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.
Delivery was fast and my plants were in excellent shape. Very happy.
Plants were very well packed and cared for. They are healthy and look great. Thanks.
What a lovely Azalea for my collection! It arrived healthy and faster than i expected! It looks great in my yard with my other Azaleas!