The Encore series of azaleas gives azalea lovers everywhere more of what they want—year-round interest, repeat blooming, and increased heat tolerance and cold hardiness! This series delivers the same springtime flower show, then repeats the drama with bursts of summer and fall blooms. Encore Autumn Twist creates added interest with its unusual and unpredictable petal colors and patterns. Expect a combination of purple/pink and white petals including purple stripes, purple/pink spots, or completely purple/pink. Evergreen foliage emerges as a softer green before maturing to a darker shade, providing winter interest and color. While Autumn Twist flowers best in 4–6+ hours of sun a day, in shadier conditions it’ll still provide repeat bloom but in a more sporadic pattern. Tend to its needs of acidic, well-drained soil, late winter/early spring fertilizing, and regular watering and enjoy the surprise element of this lovely bloomer!