Common Name: Autumn Ivory® Encore® Azalea
Latin Name: Rhododendron hybrid
Brand: Encore® Azalea
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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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Soil pH: Acidic, ~5.0–6.0; needs well-drained, organic-rich soil
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.
