Azalea Encore® Autumn Lilac®

Autumn Lilac Encore Azalea is a dwarf evergreen azalea shrub with dark green leaves and vibrant lavender flowers that blooms first in mid-spring and reblooms all season.   A very versatile plant that prefers partial sun with acidic rich, well-drained soils.  Azaleas are excellent pollination and butterfly attractors.  The Encore series can handle more sun than most azaleas. Type:  Shrub Height:  2’ - 3’ Spread:  3’ - 3.5’ Spacing:  3’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  6 - 10 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Purple Season of Interest:  Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  A low maintenance plant.  Moderate water needs, properly drained soils is a must to avoid root rot.  Mulch helps to keep roots from drying out. Keep away from drip lines of the walnut family. Acidify soils as needed (PH range of 5 to 6.5) Can use sulfur or iron sulfate to lower ph, and lime or limestone to raise PH. Southern climates with excessive humidity are more prone to powdery mildew, twig blights, and rust.  LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundational Plantings, Hedges, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Buckeye Bottlebrush, Hydrangea, Hellebore