Autumn Royalty® Encore Azalea | Rhododendron ‘Conlec’ PP10580

Autumn Royalty® | Rhododendron ‘Conlec’ PP10580

Autumn Royalty® is a beautiful evergreen shrub with magenta flowers and matte green leaves that turn purple in the winter. It grows in a mounded, upright habit that is well branched, and can reach 4-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. The flowers bloom from mid-spring through mid-fall, hiding the branches and leaves in the spring with its heavy blooming. The flowers are visually appealing in containers, hedges, and mass plantings. This shrub is great for those with allergies as it has no fragrance, but it is toxic and should not be consumed, which repels rabbits and deer. The lovely purple flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The Encore Azalea is a colorful and versatile evergreen shrub that has transformed the way we use azaleas in landscaping. These shrubs bring vivid blooms to sunny locations in the spring and again in the late summer to fall. They come in a range of sizes and colors, making them a great addition to any garden.

Choosing Your Encore Azalea

When selecting your Encore Azalea, first determine the size you want the plant to grow. Some Encores grow as large as 5 1/2 feet, while others are dwarf, growing only 2 1/2 feet tall. Next, choose your desired color. The right Encore can integrate into a pink/blue/purple color scheme, and others fit seamlessly into an orange-yellow color palette.

Plant Care

Autumn Royalty is low maintenance, tolerates a variety of soils, and enjoys full to partial sun. It is heat and humidity tolerant and drought tolerant once established. A thick layer of mulch helps reduce watering needs and protects the roots in summer and winter. Slow-release fertilizer can be added in early spring if needed, and pruning is not necessary, but branches can be trimmed after spring blooming is complete.

Ordering and Shipping

Our processing time is usually 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.

The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold your order till the threat is gone, ensuring you receive the healthiest, viable product ordered.

 Shipping

The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporality until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest- viable product ordered.

Summer - Above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees

  Plant Highlight

• Growing Zone: 6-9
• Plant Brand: Encore ® Azalea
• Botanical Name: Autumn Royalty® Rhododendron ‘Conlec’ PP10580
• Foliage Color: Green
• Flower Color: Purple, single 3 1/2" Flowers
• Flower Fragrance: Slight
• Fall Color: NA
• Type: Evergreen
• Mature Height: 4-4 ½’
• Mature Width: 4'
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Exposure: Sun to part shade
• Soil Needs: Well, drained not too wet or soggy
• Water Needs: Moderate as needed once established
• Pruning Needs: As needed in-between flowering
• Awards:
• Grown by: The Plant Factory
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes
• Deer Resistant: No
• Pet Friendly: No
• Reblooming: Yes
• Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes

Note: We put pictures and videos on our site to best represent our products, as an example of our quality as a grower.  You may, however receive a smaller or larger plant than pictured depending on the season you buy. You may or may not get a plant blooming as shown on our site.  We usually trim off blooms because they do not ship well. Your purchase of our plants should be considered an investment in your future garden and enjoy the process of growing it to its full potential.

Why The Plant Factory, Inc is a good choice?

Our plants are grown at our nursery. Our experienced staff use the best horticultural practices to ensure our plants are of the utmost health and quality. We select your plants as if we were buying them ourselves. Our standard goals are to exceed our customers’ expectations. We pride ourselves for great “out of the box” experiences with hassle-free customer service and quick resolutions.