Plant Factory Direct
Encore® Azalea Series
Description
Choosing Your Encore Azalea
These azaleas add vibrant color to your garden year-round and can be seamlessly integrated into any color scheme, making them indispensable for gardeners of all ages.
Planting and Care:
Instill vigor in your Encore® Azaleas by pruning and fertilizing in late spring after the first bloom, ensuring a strong return in the summer and fall. These hardy plants thrive in zones 6b-10b and prefer well-drained, moderately moist conditions.
Autumn Fire® Red | Rhododendron ‘Robleza' PPAF
The Autumn Fire Encore Azalea is a compact plant with vibrant red blooms and ruffled layers. At only 2-3 feet in height and width, it is suitable for both container gardening and smaller landscapes. Its foliage remains in the winter and turns a deep purple hue. This variety is non-fragrant, making it a great choice for those with allergies, regardless of age or experience with gardening.
Planting and Care:
Autumn Fire thrives in zones 6-10 and benefits from full sun to light shade. It favors acidic, well-drained soil and is drought resistant once established. Mulch aids in reducing watering requirements by ensuring moisture retention and keeping the roots cool. Pruning should take place after the spring blooms have faded in order to promote new growth.
Autumn Embers® Red | Rhododendron ‘Conleb’ PP10581
This compact plant, Autumn Embers, reaches a mature height and width of 2-3 feet and 3-4 feet respectively. Its vibrant red-orange flowers, with semi-double blooms, are a showstopper. The evergreen shrub's small, elliptical leaves continue to add visual interest even in winter. It blooms from midspring through midfall and is non-fragrant, making it ideal for allergy sufferers of all ages.
Planting and Care:
This Encore® Azalea grows in hardiness zones 6-10 and thrives in full to partial sunlight. It is low maintenance and can tolerate various soil types, such as clay and sand. It is also heat and humidity resistant and can withstand dry spells once established. Pruning spent blooms will promote continuous blooming throughout the season for gardeners of all ages.
Autumn Lily® White | Rhododendron 'Roblex' PP25073The Autumn Lily is a compact shrub that reaches a height of 4-5 feet and a width of 3-4 feet. It produces dainty white flowers that appear multiple times throughout the year. This shrub is fragrance-free, making it perfect for gardeners of all ages who suffer from allergies. It retains its foliage year-round, turning from green to a vibrant purple in the winter.
Planting and Care:
The Autumn Lily thrives in zones 6-10 and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It also prefers well-drained, acidic soil and is highly tolerant of drought once it has established itself. This variety is easy to care for and does not require any pruning.
Autumn Royalty® | Rhododendron ‘Conlec’ PP10580
Autumn Royalty is a stunning evergreen with vibrant magenta blooms and deep green foliage that takes on a purple hue in the winter. It has a compact, upright growth habit with abundant branching, reaching 4-5 feet in height and 3-4 feet in width. Blooming from mid-spring to mid-fall, its profusion of flowers conceals the branches and leaves, making it a beautiful addition to containers, hedges, and mass plantings. This shrub is perfect for gardeners of all ages, as it is non-fragrant but still attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, while repelling rabbits and deer due to its toxicity.
Plant Details:
- Voted Azalea of the Year by the Rhododendron Society
- Zones 6-10
- Single Layer of Funnel-Shaped Petals
- 3 1/2" Flowers
Plant Care:
Autumn Royalty requires minimal care, can thrive in different soil types, and flourishes with full or partial sunlight. It can withstand high temperatures and humidity, and once established, can handle drought conditions. Adding a thick layer of mulch aids in reducing the need for watering and protects the roots during hot summers and cold winters. Optional slow-release fertilizer can be applied in early spring and pruning is not required, though branches can be trimmed after spring flowers have bloomed.
Autumn Starlite®Rhododendron ‘Roblem’
Encore Azalea 'Starlight' is perfect for all gardeners, regardless of age, and adds vibrancy and versatility to any garden. It is particularly well-suited to USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10. This stunning azalea has lush, semi-evergreen foliage that stays a rich green year-round. During its extensive blooming season, from spring to fall, 'Starlight' showcases delicate, soft pink flowers adorned with dark pink freckles. These blooms add a subtle, elegant touch to various garden designs. With a moderate height and width of 3 to 4 feet, this azalea is ideal for borders, foundation plantings, or as a low hedge.
Not only does 'Starlight' add vibrant, long-lasting color, but it also attracts pollinators like butterflies, creating a healthy garden ecosystem. Although not entirely deer-resistant, this azalea may not be as enticing to deer as other plants. Additionally, it is safe for pets, making it a great option for households with furry companions.
Plant Details:
- Voted Azalea of the Year by the Rhododendron Society
- Zones 7-10
- Single Layer of Bugle-Shaped Petals
- 3" Flowers
Autumn Twist® Bicolor | Rhododendron ‘Conlep’ PP12133
For gardeners of all ages, Encore® Azalea Series offers Autumn Twist, a stunning evergreen shrub with white and pale pink flowers that feature splashes, spots, and stripes of dark pink and purple, making each blossom one-of-a-kind. It grows in a mounded, upright habit and can reach 4-6 feet tall and wide, blooming throughout every season from mid-spring to fall. With its ability to attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators, this shrub brings vibrance and life to any garden all year long.
Plant Details:
- Voted Azalea of the Year by the Rhododendron Society
- Zones 6-10
- Single Layer of Bugle-Shaped Petals
- 3" Flowers
Plant Care:
Autumn Twist is low-maintenance, able to thrive in hot and humid conditions, and can be grown in clay, sandy, or loamy soil. It prefers full to partial sun and is resilient to drought once established. A generous layer of mulch can decrease the need for watering and safeguard the roots throughout the year. Trimming branches after blooming in spring is optional.
Ordering:
Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.
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 temporarily 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/Winter Shipping Restrictions – Summer above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees
Just a heads up! We share pictures and videos on our site to showcase our products and highlight the quality of our growing process. However, depending on the season you purchase, you can receive a plant that is smaller or larger than what is presented. There's a chance you might see a plant blooming like the one on our site, but it's not guaranteed. We often trim off blooms since they don't travel well. When you buy our plants, think of it as a wonderful investment in your future garden! Enjoy the journey of nurturing them to their fullest potential.
What makes Plant Factory Direct a great option?
We grow our plants right here at our nursery! Our knowledgeable staff uses top-notch horticultural practices to make sure our plants are healthy and of the highest quality. We choose your plants with the same care and thoughtfulness as if we were picking them for ourselves. We aim to go above and beyond what our customers expect. We take pride in providing wonderful “out of the box” experiences, along with friendly customer service and speedy resolutions.