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Three Seasons of Bright Pink Blooms
The Autumn Empress® Encore® Azalea is a wonderful year-round beauty for your garden. If you've ever wished your azaleas could hold their vibrant blooms a bit longer, this variety is your answer.
This stunning shrub delivers three seasons of vivid, hot pink flowers, gracing your garden in spring, summer, and fall. Its semi-double blooms are fuller than most, creating an impressive display against its dark green foliage, which transforms into a striking bronze during the winter months.
Compact and versatile, the Autumn Empress® reaches a mature height of 4 feet with a width of 3 feet, making it a perfect fit for almost any garden space. Whether standing alone as a focal point in a mixed bed or grouped in a mass planting, this azalea adds a pop of color to your landscape. Additionally, the Autumn Empress® is heat-tolerant, disease-resistant, and adaptable to different soil types, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners of all skill levels.
Let the Autumn Empress® Encore® Azalea brighten your outdoor space with its show-stopping, year-round blooms. Order yours today and transform your landscape into a pink wonderland!
Planting & Care
1. Planting: For best results, plant your Autumn Empress® in the spring or fall, avoiding freezing or extremely hot temperatures. Choose a spot that receives full sunlight with well-drained, acidic soil.
Loosen the soil thoroughly before planting, especially in heavy clay, to improve drainage. Dig a hole twice the size of the rootball, then backfill the hole and water to establish.
2. Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water deeply after planting and during dry periods, especially in the first year. Once established, your azalea will require less frequent watering but will still appreciate regular moisture, especially during hot, dry spells.
3. Fertilizing: Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in late winter or early spring before the blooming season begins.
4. Pruning: Pruning is optional, but if you decide to, do so after the blooming season, trimming no more than one-third of the plant’s size to maintain its shape and encourage new growth.
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Shipping Details
Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
| Amount of Order | Shipping Charge |
|---|---|
| Less than $49 | $19.95 |
| $49 + | FREE SHIPPING! |
Product Details
| Mature Height: | 3-4 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 3-4 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Blooms: | Mid-Spring |
| Spacing: | At least 3 ft. |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate Growing |
| Drought Tolerance: | Good |
| Botanical Name: | Rhododendron ‘Autumn Empress’ |
| Does Not Ship To: | AZ |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 6-10 outdoors |
| Your Growing Zone: | # |
