Azalea, Encore ‘Autumn Carnation’ (1 Gallon, 2 Gallon, and 5 Gallon)

Description

Encore Azalea, “Autumn Carnation”

The Autumn Carnation Encore Azalea promises to bring bounties of beautiful blooms to your landscape and/or garden! The Autumn Carnation produces rich semi-double, pink blooms that have a delicately ruffled appearance to them. Blooms first appear in spring in an impressive display. Afterward, this Encore Azalea will continue the show by reblooming in summer and fall.

The eye-catching pink azalea blossoms rest atop shimmering vivid green foliage. New growth emerges a bright green before maturing to a deep green.

The Autumn Carnation Encore Azalea is an intermediate sized Encore Azalea, and reaches a mature size of 4.5′ H x 4′ W.

Try this pink blooming azalea as a foundation planting, accent, border, hedge, or container plant. However you use it, you really can’t go wrong!

This variety is naturally compact, with a rounded growth habit. Therefore, pruning is traditionally unnecessary with this low-maintenance variety.

Botanical Name: Autumn Carnation® Rhododendron ‘Roblec’ PP15339

USDA Zones: 6-10

Bloom Color: Rich Pink

Bloom Season: Spring, Summer and Autumn

Foliage: Evergreen – year-round interest

Light Needs: Partial sun

Mature Size: 48″ W x 60″ H

Uses: Containers, foundation, landscapes, mass planting and accents