Autumn Royalty Encore Azalea

Looking for an award-winning blooming shrub for your landscape? Then look no further than the Autumn Royalty® Encore® Azalea! The Autumn Royalty was voted Azalea of the Year by the American Rhododendron Society, and it earned it! This azalea features large single-form, deeply funneled, magenta-purple blooms that rebloom periodically from spring to the onset of winter. The initial spring bloom will produce a multitude of gorgeous purple flowers. These flowers coat the Encore Royalty, creating quite a display. However, that's not it for this reblooming azalea. It's capable of blooming 3 times a year! Additionally, some warmer zones have the potential for even more. The Autumn Royalty is a reliably evergreen landscape element. New foliage emerges a delicate light green before maturing to a rich dark green. These leaves are fuzzy, elliptic, and pointed at the tip. This is one of the larger Encore Azaleas, reaching a mature size of 4.5' H x 4' W. At that size, it's perfect as a low-maintenance hedge, specimen, or accent. Otherwise, try it as a container plant or mass planting. However you use it, you'll appreciate its high bloom potential and eye-catching flowers. Autumn Royalty Encore Azalea Care Hardy in USDA Zones 6a-10b. Plant in Full Sun for best results. Encore Azaleas need to receive 4-6 hours of direct sunlight or all-day lightly filtered sun. Consequently, too little sun will result in the Encore Royalty having reduced bloom potential. This purple blooming azalea prefers well-draining, rich garden soil with a slightly acidic pH. Poor draining soil often results in root rot. Water regularly after planting, 2-3 times per week during average weather conditions. However, increased water will be required in times of intense heat and drought. After a growing season or two, your plant will rarely need supplementary water. Fertilize your Autumn Royalty Encore Azalea in spring with a slow-release Acidic Fertilizer to keep the blooms coming season after season! Check out the Encore Royalty's crazy cousin, the Autumn Twist Encore Azalea! Supplementary Reading: How and When to Fertilize Encore Azaleas When Do Encore Azaleas Bloom? When to Prune Encore Azaleas The Encore Azalea Buyer's Guide