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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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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
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Botanical Name: Rhododendron 'Autumn Sunset Encore' -
Common Name: Autumn Sunset Encore Azalea -
Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-4 ft in height and width over 10 years -
Hardiness Zones: 6-9 -
Foliage Type: Deciduous with vibrant fall color -
Bloom Time: Early to late spring -
Growth Rate: Moderate -
Light Requirements: Partial to full shade -
Attracts Pollinators: Yes -
Indoor Friendly: No -
Container Friendly: Yes -
Deer Resistant: Moderate -
Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested -
Fragrant: No -
Cut Flower: Yes -
Grows Well With: Ferns, Hostas, Ornamental grasses
Care Tips
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Planting Instructions: Plant in early spring or fall in well-drained, acidic soil. Provide morning sun and afternoon shade. -
Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist; avoid waterlogging. -
Soil Type: Acidic, loamy, well-drained -
Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity levels -
Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to shape and remove dead or crossing branches -
Winter Care: Mulch roots for protection in colder zones -
Planting Depth: Bury roots with the graft union slightly above soil level -
Fertilization: Apply acidic fertilizer in spring and mid-summer -
Special Care: Avoid soil disturbance around roots; keep mulch layer maintained
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