Azalea, Encore® Autumn Sundance® PP# 16184

Plant name: Azalea Encore® Autumn Sundance® PP#16184

Scientific name: Rhododendron hybrid ‘Roblef’

Plant description: Azalea Encore® Autumn Sundance® is a compact, reblooming evergreen azalea selected for its consistent growth habit and extended flowering season. This cultivar forms a dense, rounded shrub with fine-textured branching that holds its shape with minimal maintenance. Its reliable reblooming performance and manageable size make it suitable for both structured landscape designs and container plantings where long-lasting color is desired.

Flower description: Blooms are soft pink with a warm undertone and subtle speckling that adds depth to the petals. Medium-sized flowers appear in clusters and create a gentle contrast against the dark foliage. The primary flowering occurs in spring, followed by additional bloom cycles later in the season, providing recurring color when many traditional azaleas have finished flowering.

Leaf description: Leaves are small, elliptical, and deep green with a smooth, glossy surface. The evergreen foliage maintains structure throughout the year and helps anchor seasonal plantings. New growth may emerge slightly bronze before maturing to green, contributing to subtle seasonal variation.

Deciduous or evergreen: Evergreen

USDA grow zones: 6 through 10

Mature height and width: Typically reaches 3 to 4 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide, forming a balanced, mounded silhouette that works well in a variety of planting schemes.

Landscape uses: Suitable for low hedges, foundation plantings, mass plantings, woodland borders, and large patio containers. Its reblooming habit provides extended color in residential landscapes, commercial plantings, and formal garden settings.

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

Sun exposure: Thrives in partial shade or filtered sunlight. Established plants tolerate several hours of direct sun when planted in well-prepared soil and maintained with consistent moisture.

Water requirements: Prefers evenly moist, well-drained, acidic soil enriched with organic matter. Avoid allowing soil to remain waterlogged, and maintain a consistent watering routine during active growth.

Pests and problems: Lace bugs, spider mites, and scale insects may appear under stress conditions. Root rot can develop in poorly drained soil, and petal blight may occur during prolonged wet weather. Proper spacing, airflow, and soil management help reduce disease pressure.

Heat and sun tolerance: Demonstrates improved heat tolerance compared to many older azalea selections and maintains foliage quality during warm conditions when soil moisture is maintained.

Cold tolerance: Cold hardy within its growing range, with evergreen foliage that may bronze slightly after severe freezes before recovering with new growth.

Growing tips: Plant in acidic soil with excellent drainage and mulch with pine bark or leaf compost to help regulate moisture levels. Apply an acid-forming fertilizer after the spring bloom cycle to encourage repeat flowering. Light pruning immediately after a flowering flush helps maintain a dense habit and supports future bud development. Position plants where they receive gentle morning light with protection from intense afternoon exposure to promote steady growth and strong flower color.

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

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

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

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Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

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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. 

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