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Autumn Sunset Encore Azalea
Rhododendron 'Roblen'
Autumn Sunset Azalea blooms in the spring, summer and again in the fall. Great for use as a foundation shrub or can be kept trimmed as a small hedge. Extremely cold hardy.
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Autumn Sunset Encore Azalea Shrubs provide year-round interest in the landscape with its salmon-orange to red blooms lasting spring into fall and its dark green evergreen foliage that takes on purplish hues in the winter.
Azalea Autumn Sunset Shrubs produce massive displays of color, and their compact growth habit makes them a choice for any location. This Shrub grows at a medium and steady rate, and as a repeat bloomer, this Azalea goes in a landscape beautifully as a foundation plant. This new variety possesses a unique blooming time and is superior in development. Filtered sunlight is ideal, but morning sunlight is best; plants may survive continuous shade if trees have branches pruned high. Fences, shrubbery, or screens will protect the plant from the afternoon sun.
| Hardiness Zone: | 6-10 |
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| Mature Height: | 3 feet |
| Mature Width: | 3 feet |
| Classification: | Upright, Broad leaved evergreen shrub |
| Sunlight: | Part Shade to filtered sun |
| Habit: | Upright |
| Foliage: | Dark Green turning purple in winter |
| Flower Color: | Salmon-Orange |
| 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 |
How to Care for Autumn Sunset Encore Azalea
Be sure to read our planting instructions to ensure a healthy and happy plant for years to come!
How do I Water My Autumn Sunset Shrub?
Autumn Azaleas prefer a well-hydrated environment, but they cannot sit in water for long periods. 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 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) is dry to the touch, then water for a 5-second count for each gallon-size your plant arrived. 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.
How Should I Fertilize My Autumn Azalea?
Azalea Shrubs bloom multiple times throughout the year, so you want to make sure and fertilize at optimal times to feed your azalea right when it needs it and no more. We recommend fertilizing either at the first signs of spring or right after the spring cycle of blooms is complete. It's better to fertilize earlier in the year than later, even though the Sunset 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 Should I Mulch My Autumn Sunset Azalea Shrubs?
We highly recommend that you mulch your Autumn Azalea Shrubs with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide better nutrition overall as they breakdown. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part of the stem of the plant with mulch. It's better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. This is also a plant that will respond well to mulching with pine needles (if available in your area). This will help maintain the acidic condition that Autumn Sunset Azalea Shrubs thrive in.
What is the Right Sun Exposure for My Azalea Shrub?
Sunset Azaleas bloom in the spring and again in the fall, but having the proper 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 fluffy fuchsia blossoms multiple times in the year. That means they are in morning light on a north-facing wall or in the 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.
