Autumn Cheer Encore Azalea |
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Ericaceae Rhododendron Conlef' PP#10579 Autumn Cheer™ |
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Grows In | Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F through Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F |
Sun Exposure | Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Dappled Light / Filtered Sun |
Soil Drainage | Well Drained, Moderately Drained |
Flower Color | Pink, Rose Pink, Crimson |
Blooms | Spring Blooms, Fall Blooms |
Foliage Color | Medium Green, Dark Green |
Average Height | 2' to 3' |
Average Width | 2' to 3', 3' to 4' |
Attracts | Visual Attention |
Autumn Cheer Encore Azalea is a slow and 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 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 Cheer Encore Azalea produces pink, rose pink and crimson flowers. The foliage is medium green and dark green in color.
Autumn Cheer 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
The dainty, bright medium pink flowers of Autumn Cheer are certain to cheer up your garden in spring, summer and fall. The 1-inch blooms might be smaller, but what they lack in size they make up for in abundance; nearly covering the foliage in spring and then again in summer/fall. USDA Zones 6a-9b.
Uses
With a height of 3 feet and spread of 3.5 feet, Autumn Cheer 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.