Autumn Ruby Encore Azalea is a moderate growing shrub that can be grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 6A through 9B. It matures to an average height of 2 feet to 3 feet and an average width of 2 feet to 4 feet, depending on climate and other environmental factors. It prefers growing in a location that provides full sun, morning sun with afternoon shade, morning shade with afternoon sun or filtered sun and grows best when planted in sand, loam, clay or silt soil that is well drained. In the spring, summer and fall Autumn Ruby Encore Azalea produces red and rose pink flowers. The foliage is dark green in color. It attracts butterflies and visual attention and is resistant to heat.

Autumn Ruby Encore Azalea can be useful in the landscape along woodland borders, in mass plantings, in foundation plantings, in containers or planters, in shrub borders, under a shade tree, in landscape beds or islands, to accentuate entryways, in small groupings or as a hedge and also in cottage gardens.

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Noteworthy Characteristics

Autumn Ruby is a dwarf that produces an abundance of stunning ruby red flowers in spring and throughout the summer and fall months. Quickly becoming one of the most popular in the series. USDA Zones 6a-9b.

Uses

With a height of 2.5 feet and spread of 3 feet, Autumn Ruby is useful under low windows 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.

With Flowering Shrubs You Can Have Year Round Color!

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