Details
The Encore series of azaleas delivers even more of the standout features that azalea lovers want—repeat blooming, evergreen foliage, and increased sun tolerance. Encore Autumn Majesty includes all of these highlights with rich purple, semi-double flowers and year-round dark green leaves. The petals are slightly ruffled, giving additional texture in the garden. If you need to plant Autumn Majesty in slightly shadier conditions, you can expect the same excellent spring bloom with slightly less abundant repeat flowering throughout the growing season. Its compact size, heat tolerance, and cold hardiness make it one of the best all-around choices for azalea lovers everywhere. Tend to its needs of acidic, well-drained soil, late winter/early spring fertilizing, and regular watering and you’ll be treated to a year’s worth of spectacular garden color!
Features & Benefits
- Saturated 2.5” semi-double purple blooms
- Spring, summer, and fall bloom time
- Evergreen dark green foliage for year-round interest
- Dwarf size is ideal for smaller gardens and container gardens, or mass planting in woodland gardens
- Moderate growth rate
- Moderate drought tolerance once established
- Cold hardy, heat tolerant, and disease-resistant
- Pollinator magnet
Care & Space
- Plant in full to partial sun
- Plant Height: 3’
- Plant Width: 3’
- Growth Habit: Nicely rounded shape
- Plant in acidic, well-drained soil and water consistently as plant is getting established. Fertilize with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in late winter or early spring. Lightly prune after blooming is complete.
- USDA Zones 6a–10b