Autumn Moonlight Encore Azalea |
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Ericaceae Rhododendron Mootum' PP#18416 Autumn Moonlight™ |
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Grows In | Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F through Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F |
Sun Exposure | Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Dappled Light / Filtered Sun |
Soil Drainage | Well Drained, Moderately Drained |
Flower Color | White, Light Green |
Blooms | Spring Blooms, Fall Blooms |
Foliage Color | Medium Green |
Average Height | 4' to 5' |
Average Width | 3' to 4' |
Attracts | Visual Attention |
Fragrances | None |
Autumn Moonlight Encore Azalea is a moderate growing shrub that can be grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 7A through 9A. 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 Moonlight Encore Azalea produces white and light green flowers. The foliage is medium green in color.
Autumn Moonlight 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.
Noteworthy Characteristics
One of the tallest in the series, the beautiful hose-in-hose blooms of Autumn Moonlight are a pure white with yellow dusted throats. The large blooms are in single form, measure up to 3 inches across, and contrast nicely with the light green, evergreen foliage. USDA Zones 7a-9a.
Uses
With a height of 5 feet and spread of 4 feet, Autumn Moonlight 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.