Azalea, Encore® Autumn Sunset® PP# 16248

Plant name: Azalea Encore® Autumn Sangria® PP#15077

Scientific name: Rhododendron hybrid ‘Robles’

Plant description: Azalea Encore® Autumn Sangria® is a reblooming evergreen azalea selected for its compact size, dense branching, and extended flowering season. This cultivar forms a rounded shrub that maintains structure throughout the year, making it suitable for both formal landscape layouts and layered garden designs. Its consistent growth habit allows it to function as a reliable foundation plant while also serving as a colorful focal point in mixed borders and container displays.

Flower description: Blooms are rich magenta-purple with a velvety appearance that stands out against the dark foliage. Medium-sized flowers emerge in clusters, beginning with a strong spring display followed by additional flowering cycles later in the growing season. The petals have a gently ruffled edge, and the saturated color remains visible even in brighter garden settings.

Leaf description: Leaves are small, elliptical, and glossy deep green, creating a fine-textured backdrop for the blooms. Foliage remains attractive year-round, contributing evergreen structure to the landscape. New growth may appear slightly bronze before maturing to a uniform green.

Deciduous or evergreen: Evergreen

USDA grow zones: 6 through 10

Mature height and width: Typically reaches 3 to 4 feet in height and 3 to 4 feet in width, developing a balanced, mounded form.

Landscape uses: Effective for low hedges, foundation plantings, mixed shrub borders, mass plantings, and large decorative containers. Its reblooming habit provides ongoing color in residential gardens, commercial landscapes, and patio settings.

Native range: Hybrid derived from azalea species native to woodland regions of Asia and North America.

Sun exposure: Performs best in partial shade or filtered light. Established plants tolerate several hours of direct sun when planted in well-drained soil and maintained with consistent moisture.

Water requirements: Requires evenly moist, acidic soil enriched with organic matter. Good drainage is essential to prevent root stress. Mulch helps maintain soil moisture and stabilize temperature around the root zone.

Pests and problems: Lace bugs, spider mites, and scale insects may appear in stressful growing conditions. Root rot can occur in poorly drained soil, and petal blight may develop during extended periods of wet weather. Maintaining airflow and balanced irrigation reduces potential issues.

Heat and sun tolerance:Cold tolerance: Shows improved tolerance to warm conditions compared to many traditional azaleas and maintains foliage quality during hot periods when soil moisture is consistent. Hardy across its recommended growing zones, with foliage that may bronze slightly after severe cold before recovering with new seasonal growth.

Growing tips: Plant at the same depth as the nursery container in acidic, well-drained soil amended with organic material. Apply an acid-forming fertilizer after the main spring bloom to encourage repeat flowering. Light pruning immediately after a flowering cycle helps maintain a dense shape and supports additional bud development. Position plants where they receive gentle morning light and protection from intense afternoon exposure to help maintain strong flower color and overall plant vigor.

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Due to regulations, certain states have restrictions on importing plants. Please review the list below to ensure you're not attempting to order any restricted plants in your area.

**Important Note:** We do not ship any plants outside the U.S.

State-Specific Restrictions - We ARE NOT responsible for any plant(s) that are not listed in these restrictions. Purchaser bears all responsibility for making sure the plant(s) they desire to purchase are not banned from being imported to the shipping state:

Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

Additionally, we cannot ship plants in soil medium to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, HI, ID, KS, MS, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.