Common Name: Autumn Coral® Encore® Azalea
Latin Name: Rhododendron hybrid ‘Conled’
Brand: Encore® Azalea
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Mature Height: ~2.5 ft
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Mature Width: ~3 ft
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Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun (best bloom with 4–6 hrs direct sun)
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Cold Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 7a–10b
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Habit: Compact, rounded, evergreen shrub
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Foliage: Glossy, bright green year-round
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Flower: Single, soft coral-pink blooms with bright fuchsia centers, ~2.75" across; reblooms spring, summer, and fall
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Soil pH: Acidic, ~5.0–6.0; needs well-drained, organic-rich soil
Description:
Pretty, petite, and powerfully floriferous, Autumn Coral® lights up foundations and front borders with waves of soft coral-pink blooms accented by vivid fuchsia eyes. Its compact 2.5' × 3' evergreen form stays neat all year, while reliable three-season rebloom keeps color in the landscape long after spring.
Care Tips:
Plant in well-drained, acidic soil amended with pine bark/compost; avoid soggy sites. Keep evenly moist the first year; water during dry spells thereafter (fairly drought tolerant once established). Fertilize after the spring bloom—do not feed after August. If shaping is needed, prune right after spring flowering. Mulch 2–3" with pine straw or shredded bark to conserve moisture and maintain acidity.
Landscape Uses:
Foundation plantings, containers, walkway edging, mass plantings, mixed evergreen borders, small-space gardens where long-season color and a tidy footprint are prized.
