Common Name: Autumn Embers® Encore® Azalea
Latin Name: Rhododendron hybrid ‘Conleb’
Brand: Encore® Azalea
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Mature Height: ~3 ft
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Mature Width: ~3.5 ft
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Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun (best with 4–6 hrs direct sun)
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Cold Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 6b–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: Masses of deep orange-red, semi-double blooms, ~2.5" across; reblooms in spring, summer, and fall
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Soil pH: Acidic, ~5.0–6.0; requires well-drained, organic-rich soil
Description:
A fan favorite for bold, season-long color, Autumn Embers® blankets its compact, evergreen form with vivid orange-red flowers not once but three times a year. Perfect for foundations, entry beds, and containers, it provides reliable rebloom, tidy structure, and year-round foliage to keep the landscape glowing beyond spring.
Care Tips:
Plant in well-drained, acidic soil amended with pine bark or compost; avoid soggy sites. Keep evenly moist the first year, then water during dry spells (Encore® azaleas are 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 accents, containers, mixed borders, walkway edging, mass plantings, small-space gardens—anywhere you want three-season bloom with a compact footprint.
