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Autumn Amethyst Encore® Azalea
Rhododendron hybrid ‘Conlee’ PP18441
Plant Details
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 6a-9b   Find Your Zone
Plant Type:Â Evergreen Flowering ShrubÂ
Height at Maturity:Â 4′
Width at Maturity:Â 4′
Spacing:Â Â 3.5′ for solid hedges; Â 7’+ for space between plants
Growth Habit / Form:Â Bushy, Dense, Mounding, Upright
Growth Rate:Â Moderate
Flower Color:Â Â Bright Pinkish-Purple
Flower Size:Â Medium, Â 2 – 2.5″
Flowering Period:Â Mid-Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Mid-Fall
Flower Type:Â Single
Fragrant Flowers:Â No
Foliage Color:Â Dark Green, Purple tinted in Winter
Fragrant Foliage:Â No
Sun Needs:Â Full Sun or Mostly Sun, Morning Sun with Dappled or Afternoon Shade, All Day Filtered Sun, Morning Shade with Evening Sun
Water Needs:Â Â Average, Lower when established
Soil Type:Â Â Clay (amended), Loam, Sandy (amended), SiltÂ
Soil Moisture / Drainage:Â Well Drained Moist
Soil pH:Â 5.0 – 6.5 (Acid to Slightly Acid)
Maintenance / Care:Â Low, Average
Attracts:Â Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Visual Attention
Resistances:Â Deer Resistance –Â more info, Drought (when well established), Clay Soil (heavy clay should be amended), Heat, Humidity, Sun
Special Attributes
In 1998, the release of the first reblooming Encore Azalea changed the Azalea world forever. Since then, over 30 Encore varieties have been released. When provided enough sunlight (6 or more hours per day) all varieties bloom in spring and then repeat summer into fall.Â
Autumn Amethyst Encore Azalea produces an abundance of large and stunning vibrant pinkish-purple blooms in spring, summer, and fall that nearly cover the deep green foliage. Attractive purple foliage provides interest during the cool season. University trials have shown Autumn Amethyst to be one of the most cold tolerant varieties in the Encore series. Butterflies love the flowers, and blooming branches serve very well for cutting to create stunning indoor floral arrangements.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing in a rounded mound to 4 feet tall and 4 feet wide, Â Autumn Amethyst Encore Azalea is a perfect choice for groupings, mass plantings, mid-size hedges or an accent in landscape borders and home foundation plantings. It is also a fine selection for growing in containers and pots, which can be strategically placed to dress up decks, patios, porches, and other outdoor living spaces. Because they like sun to part shade, Encores do quite well under tall trees and along woodland borders.
Suggested Spacing:Â Â 3.5 feet apart for solid hedges; Â 7 feet or more apart for space between plants
Note: For our customers who live and garden north of USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a, where this Encore Azalea variety is not reliably winter hardy outdoors, you can enjoy it in containers that can be moved indoors during winter and placed back outside when temperatures warm up in spring.
Cultural Preferences
We’ve been growing Encore Azaleas in our gardens since they were first released in the 1990’s and can say with confidence that when planted right, and in the right spot, Encore Azaleas are among the easiest azaleas easy to grow.Â
Soil:Â When planted in the ground, Encore Azaleas adapt well to most soil types. In general, like all other azaleas, the Encores prefer an organically rich, moist but well-drained acidic soil. Constantly soggy or wet soil is problematic for azaleas. Heavy clay, quick-draining sand, or otherwise poor soils are best amended with organic matter or other soil amendments to provide sufficient nutrients, better soil drainage, and/or moisture retention.Â
In containers, a 50/50 blend of professional potting mix and potting soil is suggested. Make sure the pot has a hole(s) in the bottom that allow for sufficient drainage. As mentioned above, Encore Azaleas do not like a constantly soggy soil.
Sun:Â Encore Azaleas will grow in sun or part shade. For best flowering and reblooming, we recommend at least 4 hours or more of direct sunlight per day. All-day lightly filtered sun, such as under tall trees, is okay. In regions that experience very hot summers with intense sunlight, Encore Azaleas might appreciate a break from direct sun during the mid afternoon hours.
Helpful Articles
Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Encore Azaleas
- Planting Encore Azaleas
- Pruning Encore Azaleas
- Fertilizing Encore Azaleas
- Watering Encore Azaleas
- The Most Cold Tolerant Encore Azaleas
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I can’t wait to see it bloom! It came in great condition, well packaged and healthy looking. I’m very happy and going to get a few more varieties———————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I just received my first azalea shipment, and I wanted to tell you all what a wonderful experience it was.
I was very impressed with your website.
It was crucial in helping me make informed decisions.
I was also very impressed with the quality of packaging and shipping.
Unbelievable! A perfect transaction!
I look forward to receiving my third azalea!
Thanks.———————————————————-Thanks for the kind words and awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I was very impressed with your website.
It was crucial in helping me make informed decisions.
I was also very impressed with the quality of packaging and shipping.
Unbelievable! A perfect transaction!
I look forward to receiving my third azalea!
Thanks.———————————————————-Thanks for the kind words and awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I ordered the “Encore Azalea” in a 2-gallon pot from the Wilson Bros website. The azalea arrived quickly and was VERY carefully packed to avoid damage in transit. In addition, the rootball & pot were topped with moist paper & then wrapped in plastic to keep the rootball moist. I was VERY impressed with the quality of the azalea & my whole experience at Wilson Bros. I highly recommend them.—————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and awesome review! Beth | WBG 🙂
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