Azalea Encore Autumn Sunburst, 3 Gallon

Autumn Sunburst Encore Azalea is a compact dwarf shrub with an upright habit and small green leaves. The unique ruffled semi-double pink flowers with a white edging that blooms mid-spring and smaller blooms in summer and fall. attractive butterflies. A very versatile plant that preferspartialsun with acidic rich, well-drained soils. The Encore series are all evergreen reblooming azaleas that need 4-6 hours ofsunto get the most out of their blooms. Type: ShrubHeight: 2’ - 3’Spread: 3’ - 3.5’Spacing: 3’USDA Hardiness Zone: 6- 10Culture: Full Sun, Part SunBloom Color: PinkSeason of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-RoundMAINTENANCE 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: Containers,Woodland Gardens, Mass or Specimen Plantings,Borders, Foundation Plantings, Hedges.COMPANION PLANTS: Japanese Iris, Clematis, HelleborusIMAGE: https://www.encoreazalea.com/the-collection/

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• Compact Dwarf Shrub: Features an upright growth habit with small green evergreen leaves, reaching 2-3 feet in height and spreading 3-3.5 feet wide
• Unique Reblooming Flowers: Produces ruffled semi-double pink flowers with white edging that bloom in mid-spring, with additional smaller blooms appearing in summer and fall
• Sunlight and Soil Requirements: Thrives in partial sun with 4-6 hours of sunlight daily, preferring acidic, rich, well-drained soils with a pH range of 5 to 6.5
• Low Maintenance Care: Requires moderate watering with proper drainage to prevent root rot, and benefits from mulching to keep roots moist and healthy
• Versatile Landscape Uses: Suitable for containers, woodland gardens, mass or specimen plantings, borders, foundation plantings, and hedges in USDA hardiness zones 6-10