How big does an Encore Azalea get?

between 2.5 and 5.5 feet
What is the mature Encore Azalea size? Encore varieties can grow to between 2.5 and 5.5 feet.

Do Encore Azaleas like full sun?

The 33 varieties of Encore Azaleas can tolerate full sun and even bloom best in full sun or in part shade. High filtered shade or shifting shade — where dappled sunlight filters through high, thin branches like pine trees — is also a great exposure for Encore Azaleas.

Do Encore Azaleas come back every year?

To be honest, in places like the Gulf Coast and the Southern East Coast, it is not uncommon to see Encore® Azaleas blooming in the garden for 8+ months of the year. It is because Encore® Azaleas repeat bloom throughout the year, culminating in a fall crescendo worthy of a family portrait just before winter’s rest.

Where is the best place to plant Encore Azaleas?

Encore Azaleas perform best in sun to high filtered shade. Four to six hours of sun or filtered shade per day will help guarantee optimal blooms. Dry, windy conditions and severe drought can impact performance, but once established, Encore Azaleas are tolerant of more intense stresses. Best in USDA Zones 6-9.

What do Encore Azaleas look like in winter?

Winter Foliage Most Encores have medium- to dark-green foliage all year. On occasion, you will see Encore Azaleas with less green foliage – some of the white flowering varieties have lighter green foliage.

Are Encore Azaleas worth it?

They work well as foundation plants, as hedges and as specimens. They are a visual treat when planted en masse. Encore® Azaleas are excellent container plants. They thrive in pots and can be brought indoors for the winter, offering fresh options for holiday décor.

Do Encore Azaleas stay small?

From dwarf varieties that generally grow 2 to 3 feet tall and intermediate shrubs that grow to about 5 feet, Encore Azaleas are all fairly petite and fit into any landscape. Encore Azaleas are all evergreen so no bare branches in winter!

What is the most popular Encore Azalea?

Pink Blooming Azaleas. The most plentiful and most diverse color group for Encore Azaleas is, without a doubt, pink. They come in every shape and size, and we’re going to go through every single one!

What months do Encore azaleas bloom?

Encore Azalea is the answer. These beauties bloom and re-bloom spring, summer, and fall, bringing endless color!