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RedCrocus Autumn Sunset Encore Azalea- Vibrant Fall Foliage & Spring Blooms- Container & Border Planting- Hardy Rhododendron, Deciduous Shrub 3 Gallon

RedCrocus Autumn Sunset Encore Azalea- Vibrant Fall Foliage & Spring Blooms- Container & Border Planting- Hardy Rhododendron, Deciduous Shrub 3 Gallon

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SKU:nsf5870-redcrocus

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Autumn Sunset Encore' Azalea

Description

A compact, deciduous shrub featuring vibrant autumnal foliage and abundant spring blooms. Known for its lush, dark green leaves turning fiery shades in fall, it provides seasonal color and ornamental appeal.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for shrub borders, foundation plantings, and container gardening. Its vibrant foliage also makes it a focal point in mixed beds or as a specimen plant in landscape designs.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Icon Botanical Name: Rhododendron 'Autumn Sunset Encore'
  • Common Name Icon Common Name: Autumn Sunset Encore Azalea
  • Size & Growth Icon Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-4 ft in height and width over 10 years
  • Hardiness Zones Icon Hardiness Zones: 6-9
  • Foliage Type Icon Foliage Type: Deciduous with vibrant fall color
  • Bloom Time Icon Bloom Time: Early to late spring
  • Growth Rate Icon Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Icon Light Requirements: Partial to full shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Icon Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Icon Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Icon Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Icon Deer Resistant: Moderate
  • Pet Warning Icon Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested
  • Fragrant Icon Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Icon Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Icon Grows Well With: Ferns, Hostas, Ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Icon Planting Instructions: Plant in early spring or fall in well-drained, acidic soil. Provide morning sun and afternoon shade.
  • Soil Moisture Icon Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist; avoid waterlogging.
  • Soil Type Icon Soil Type: Acidic, loamy, well-drained
  • Humidity Icon Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Icon Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to shape and remove dead or crossing branches
  • Winter Care Icon Winter Care: Mulch roots for protection in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Icon Planting Depth: Bury roots with the graft union slightly above soil level
  • Fertilization Icon Fertilization: Apply acidic fertilizer in spring and mid-summer
  • Special Care Icon Special Care: Avoid soil disturbance around roots; keep mulch layer maintained
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