Autumn Ivory Encore Azalea |
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Ericaceae Rhododendron Roblev' PPIP Autumn Ivory™ |
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Availability and Options |
1 Gallon In StockOther Options: |
Shipping Information |
Cannot ship to: Alaska, Hawaii
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Grows In | Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F through Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F |
Sun Exposure | Full / Mostly Sun, Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Morning Shade / Evening Sun |
Soil Drainage | Well Drained |
Resistent To | Heat |
Flower Color | White |
Blooms | Spring Blooms, Summer Blooms, Fall Blooms |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Average Height | 2' to 3' |
Average Width | 2' to 3' |
Attracts | Butterflies, Visual Attention |
Fragrances | None |
Autumn Ivory Encore Azalea is a moderate growing shrub that can be grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 7A through 9B. It matures to an average height of 2 feet to 3 feet and an average width of 2 feet to 3 feet, depending on climate and other environmental factors. It prefers growing in a location that provides full sun, morning sun with afternoon shade or morning shade with afternoon sun and grows best when planted in loam, clay or silt soil that is well drained. In the spring, summer and fall Autumn Ivory Encore Azalea produces white flowers. The foliage is dark green in color. It attracts butterflies and visual attention and is resistant to heat.
Autumn Ivory Encore Azalea can be useful in the landscape along woodland borders, in mass plantings, in foundation plantings, in containers or planters, in shrub borders, in landscape beds or islands, in small groupings or as a hedge and also in theme gardens, cottage gardens or butterfly gardens.
Noteworthy Characteristics
Autumn Ivory is a compact grower that bursts with huge quantities of bright white flowers spring, summer, and fall. Its dwarf size makes Autumn Ivory one the best Encore Azaleas for containers and foundation plantings. USDA Zones 7a-9b.
Uses
With a height of 2.5 feet and spread of 3 feet, Autumn Ivory 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.
I received my order of 15 azaleas yesterday. Even though the weather was in the high 90's here, all the plants arrived in great shape. I'll be planting them all this morning. Thank you.