Autumn Sunset Encore Azalea is a moderate growing shrub that can be grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 6A through 9A. It matures to an average height of 3 feet to 4 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 Sunset Encore Azalea produces orange and red flowers. The foliage is dark green in color. It attracts visual attention and is resistant to heat.

Autumn Sunset 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 theme gardens, cottage gardens or shade gardens.

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Noteworthy Characteristics

Autumn Sunset produces an abundance eye-catching blooms in hues of orange which are produced in spring and fall and sporadically during summer. USDA Zones 6-9.

Uses

With a height of 4 feet and spread of 3.5 feet, Autumn Sunset 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.

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