Grow Azalea × 'Encore® Autumn Sangria®' (Encore Azalea 'Encore® Autumn Sangria®') for season-long color and a tidy, evergreen presence in the landscape. This Encore azalea is known for its large, deep pink blooms that appear in spring and then return through summer into fall, giving you repeated waves of flowers instead of a single short show.

At maturity, you can expect a rounded, dense shrub about 48-60 inches tall with a similar width (often around 36-48 inches). Use it as a foundation plant, an accent in mixed shrub beds, or in groups for a bold, colorful mass. The glossy green foliage keeps the plant looking polished even when it is not in bloom.

Place it where it gets full sun to part shade. In hotter areas, morning sun with some afternoon protection helps keep foliage and blooms looking their best, while in cooler climates more sun encourages stronger rebloom. Choose a site sheltered from drying winter wind if you garden near the cooler end of its hardiness range.

Give your azalea the soil it wants: well-drained, organically rich, and slightly acidic. Work composted bark or leaf mold into the planting area, keep a 2-3 inch mulch layer over the root zone (off the stems), and water deeply during establishment and during dry spells. Consistent moisture is important, but soggy soil can cause root issues, so drainage matters.

Prune only as needed to shape, and do it right after the main spring bloom so you do not remove developing buds for later cycles. Feed with an azalea/camellia/rhododendron fertilizer as directed for your area, and monitor for stress in extreme heat or drought. With basic care, this shrub rewards you with repeat blooms and reliable, evergreen structure.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 6-10 (-10 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Fast
• Mature height: 48-60"
• Spread: 36-48"
• Evergreen: Yes

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