Azalea Encore 'Autumn Embers'Autumn Embers Encore Azalea

The Azalea Encore 'Autumn Embers', or Autumn Embers Encore Azalea, is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its stunning orange-red blooms and year-round appeal. This repeat-blooming azalea flowers in spring, summer, and autumn, adding warm, vibrant colour to garden beds, borders, and containers. Its dense, dark green foliage enhances the fiery blooms and provides evergreen interest throughout the year.

Reaching up to 1 metre tall, the Autumn Embers Azalea is low-maintenance and highly versatile, perfect for brightening a variety of garden styles.

Specifications

• Height0.9 to 1 metre
• Width0.9 to 1 metre
• Native toHybrid cultivated in the United States
• FoliageGlossy, dark green evergreen leaves
• Growth rateModerate

Conditions

• SoilPrefers well-drained, acidic soil with organic matter
• LightFull sun to partial shade (blooms best with more sun)
• WaterModerate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
• ClimateThrives in temperate and subtropical regions

Additional Features

• FlowersBright orange-red blooms that appear in spring, summer, and autumn
• UsesPerfect for borders, hedges, foundation plantings, or containers
• SpacingPlant 0.8 to 1 metre apart for dense coverage
• Low MaintenanceRequires light pruning after flowering to encourage new growth
• Pest ResistanceResilient to most pests with basic care
• Seasonal AppealEvergreen foliage and multi-season blooms provide year-round beauty
• VersatilitySuitable for formal gardens, cottage landscapes, or urban settings

The Autumn Embers Encore Azalea is a vibrant and reliable shrub, ideal for creating warm, colourful displays in gardens or containers with minimal effort.