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bright orange red flowers of the azalea autumn embers shrubs Autumn Embers Encore Azalea Shrubs in full bloom with red flowers and green leaves Autumn Embers Encore Azalea Shrub with red flowers and green foliage Close up of ruffled red flowers of Autumn Embers Encore Azalea Shrub

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Autumn Embers Encore Azalea

Rhododendron 'Conleb'

This versatile, low maintenance flowering shrub is favored by plant enthusiasts for use in gardens, containers, and small spaces.

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Autumn Embers Encore Azalea Shrubs (Rhododendron 'Conleb') are repeat blooming azaleas with velvety scarlet flowers. Autumn Embers blooms its first fiery display of red blossoms in early spring contrasted against the bright green foliage. The bright orange-red flowers repeat for an "encore" through the summer and into the fall, giving your landscape year-round curb appeal.

These evergreen azaleas growing 4 feet tall by 4 feet across which boasts a tremendous display of lush, large brilliant red semi-double blooms in the spring. Autumn Embers Encore Azalea is a great ornamental plant that livens up the landscape with bright colors throughout multiple seasons. Autumn Embers Encore Azalea is a great choice for borders, mass plantings, or attractive patio containers.


Hardiness Zone: 5-9
Mature Height: 3 to 4 Feet
Mature Width: 3 to 4 Feet
Classification: Broad leaved evergreen shrub
Sunlight: Part shade to filtered sun
Habit: Upright
Foliage: Light green
Flower Color: Rich, velvety red semi-double blooms
Pruning Season: Pruning not needed
Soil Condition: Any well drained soil
Water Requirements: Water well until established
Uses: Extremely attractive when used as in the mixed border, or containers
Growzone: 6-9 Autumn Embers Encore Azalea Hardiness Zone 6-9

How to Care for Autumn Embers Encore Azalea

Be sure to read our planting instructions to ensure a healthy and happy plant for years to come!

How do I Plant My Autumn Embers Encore Azalea?

How do I Plant My Autumn Embers Encore Azalea?

Autumn Embers Azaleas, like their Encore Azalea family, prefer to stay moist but must have well draining soil. This is why we highly recommend that you amend your soil before planting your Autumn Embers, to make sure they become established successfully and thrive. Clay soils are too dense and the roots will not be able to breathe and grow. First, dig a hole that is twice as wide and the same depth as the root ball. Then, amend the soil in the bottom of the hole to be an even mix of native soil and organic material, such as peat moss, pine bark, or a compost material. Position your azalea in the hole so that it is not too deep (the potting mix it arrived in should be slightly visible when done), and backfill the hole with the same 50/50 mix. Pat gently when finished, layer with organic mulch and water thoroughly.

How Much Sunlight Does My Embers Encore Azalea Need?

How Much Sunlight Does My Embers Encore Azalea Need?

Embers Azaleas bloom in the spring and again in the fall, but having the right sun exposure for your azaleas will ensure that all of their bloom cycles are full and spectacular. While they can handle full sun and will be OK in partial shade, making sure they get about 4 to 6 hours of sun will help encourage those iconic blossoms multiple times in the year. If that means that they are in morning light on a north-facing wall or filtered shade on a south or west facing garden would work. East facing landscapes will often provide the softest balance of light, depending on where you live.

How do I fertilize Autumn Embers Encore Azalea Shrubs?

How do I fertilize Autumn Embers Encore Azalea Shrubs?

Autumn Encore Azaleas bloom multiple times throughout the year, so you want to make sure and fertilize at optimal times in order to feed your azalea right when it needs it and no more. We recommend fertilizing either at the very first signs of spring, or right after the spring cycle of blooms are complete. It's better to fertilize earlier in the year than later, even though the Embers Azaleas will bloom again for you in the fall, since they are sensitive when it comes to fertilizer. They like their soil to have some acidity, and they benefit from fertilizers that provide just the right balance of nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium.

How do I water Autumn Embers Encore Azalea Shrubs?

How do I water Autumn Embers Encore Azalea Shrubs?

Encore Azaleas prefer a well hydrated environment, but they cannot sit in water for long periods of time. Water that does not drain away will cause root rot. Depending on how quickly or slowly your soil drains water will determine how frequently you should water your Encore Autumn Embers Azalea, as well as sun exposure and seasonal heat. When you first plant your azalea, give the ground a long, healthy watering. Then, for the next few days, check the soil daily to see how quickly or slowly it begins to feel dry. When the top inch of the soil (about the length to your first knuckle) are fairly dry to the touch, then water for a 5 second count for each gallon size your plant arrived in. A 3 gallon pot will need a 15 second count when watering, etc. This way you can keep your azalea happy and avoid the risks of overwatering.


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