Azalea Encore

Transform your garden with the vibrant beauty of Azalea Encore (Rhododendron x), a highly popular, low-maintenance shrub that delivers stunning color year-round. Known for its abundant, showy blooms in a range of colors— from vibrant pinks and reds to soft whites—Azalea Encore re-blooms in spring, summer, and fall, ensuring your landscape stays full of life and color. Perfect for borders, foundation planting, or containers, it thrives in partial to full sun and well-drained, acidic soils. With its compact size, versatility, and minimal care requirements, Azalea Encore is the perfect choice for a garden that bursts with color every season!

Growth Rate & Mature Size

Growth Rate: Azalea Encore grows at a moderate rate, typically adding 6–12 inches per year under optimal conditions, making it a fast-growing, low-maintenance shrub that provides year-round beauty.

Mature Size: Depending on the variety, it reaches a height of 3–4 feet with a spread of 3–5 feet. Its compact size makes it perfect for small gardens, foundation plantings, or mass plantings that deliver vibrant color throughout the year.

Watering & Sunlight

Watering: Azalea Encore prefers consistently moist, acidic soil. Water regularly, ensuring the soil remains moist but not soggy. While it’s drought-tolerant once established, providing regular watering, especially during hot or dry spells, will encourage lush growth and continuous blooms.

Sunlight: Thrives in partial to full sun, with at least 4 hours of direct sunlight per day. For the best bloom display, planting in a spot that receives morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal. Encore Azaleas are more sun-tolerant than traditional varieties and can bloom well even in sunnier spots.