Autumn Lilac Encore Azalea

Encore Azalea

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  • USDA Hardiness Zones 6-10
  • Height 3 Feet
  • Spread 3.5 Feet

Do the pollinators a favor and plant Encore® azaleas in your garden since they offer repeat blooms that provide essential nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Autumn Lilac offers a flush of bright purple two-inch single flowers that are especially welcome to winter-weary bees. Blooms continue to appear throughout the growing season, with a final strong hurrah in fall. You’ll appreciate the evergreen foliage that provides a splash of green during drab winter months too. Unlike some azaleas that can become massive over time, this relatively diminutive one can be tucked in just about anywhere—under windows, alongside entryways, snugged up beside taller shrubs or nestled amid perennials like coral bells (Heuchera), hostas and ferns. You can also plant it in a pot, where it creates a commanding focal point with its bright purple flowers.

Along with their cold hardiness, Encore® azaleas also tolerate sunny conditions better than some azaleas, so you don’t have to over-think their placement. Feel free to combine them with other jewel-toned sun-lovers that pollinators love like roses, weigela, false indigo (Baptisia) and coneflowers for a colorful display. In shadier spots, they complement hydrangeas and stand out well against other evergreens like boxwood and camellias.

Autumn Lilac Encore Azalea Care

Locate your azalea in part shade to full sun in average garden soil that drains well. Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and twice as wide. Backfill with the soil you removed, water well and mulch around the base of the plant to conserve moisture and reduce weeds. You should water regularly thereafter during the first year as the plant is getting established. Fertilize in spring with a granular fertilizer that is formulated for acid-loving plants. Azaleas are best left untrimmed, so their natural shape is retained, but if you do need to do any trimming, wait until just after the spring blooming is over.

Autumn Lilac Encore Azalea Spacing

This is a relatively small azalea, just 3 feet tall and 3.5 feet wide, so the main concern when situating it with other plants is that it doesn’t get covered in time. Be sure there is at least 2 feet all around if you are planting it with other shrubs or vigorous perennials like false indigo or phlox that can spread. If you are clustering several of these azaleas together, you can space them a little tighter, about 1.5 feet center-on-center. If you are planting near a foundation, pull the plants out from under any overhangs so they receive enough rainwater. For container plantings, choose a frost-proof pot that has an opening at least 16 inches wide and holds a minimum of 2-3 gallons of potting soil.

Autumn Lilac Encore Azalea Plant Facts

USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-10
Flower Color(s): Lavender with Dark Purple Flecks
Bloom Period: Spring to Fall
Foliage Color(s): Shiny Green to Glossy Dark Green
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun
Height: 3 Feet
Spread: 3.5 Feet
Habit: Rounded Compact
Watering: Medium
Features: Dwarf, Fall Blooming, Rebloomer, Loves Sun, Attracts Butterflies
Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Robles' PP22762
Common Name: Autumn Lilac™ Encore Azalea
Brand: Encore Azalea
SKU:
AZENLI

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

1 Review - Autumn Lilac Encore Azalea Show Reviews

  • 5
    Beautiful Plants!

    Posted by Friday Smith on Sep 30, 2021

    I have ordered three plants and all arrived in beautiful condition. All three are doing well and I could not be happier with them and your company.