Encore Azalea Autumn Sunset (2 Gallon) Red - Orange Flowering Shrub - Full Sun Reblooming Live Outdoor Plant

The Autumn Sunset is an intermediate-sized Encore Azalea that produces a great show of orange-red single form blooms with a splash of dark red freckles down the throat in spring, summer, and fall. The beautiful flowers contrast nicely against the dark, lustrous evergreen foliage. The Autumn Sunset remains hardy down to USDA zone 6b. Encore Azaleas are known for their ability to tolerate full sun better than traditional azaleas, so make sure to plant them in a location that will receive 4-6 hours of direct sunlight, with some shade during the afternoon heat. Autumn Sunset is great for growing in the landscape or container gardens and will perform best in slightly acidic, well-drained garden soil.The Autumn Sunset Azalea will grow to be about 3' feet tall at maturity with a spread of 3.5' feet in each direction, and in the proper conditions, it can live up to 40 years! Like most azaleas, it prefers slightly acidic soil between 5.5 and 6.5 pH. It is not uncommon for yellowing of the foliage to occur if the soil is too alkaline. We recommend allowing at least 2 feet between companion plants to show their natural form when planting.

• REBLOOMING EVERGREEN SHRUB: The Encore Azalea Autumn Sunset is a reblooming pink azalea that produces blooms throughout spring, summer, and fall. The eye-catching flowers make an excellent addition to any landscape! While other plants have faded and begun losing their flowers, this one will stand firm with an abundance of soft pink blooms sprinkled with dark freckles and deep green evergreen foliage.
• BUTTERFLY GARDEN: This azalea's orange-red blooms have a splash of red specks and will attract butterflies that love them just as much as you will! To form a vibrant landscape, use as mass plantings or border plants around patios, decking, porches, and entryways. In addition to the previously stated uses, these azaleas can also thrive as container plants.
• PLANT CARE: Autumn Sunset thrives in full sun to partial shade. These azaleas are relatively low-maintenance and provide continuous blooms. Therefore, the deadheading of these Encore Azalea Autumn Debutante is not necessary. These outdoor plants live happily planted in acidic soil with a pH range of 5.5 to 6.5. If pruning is needed, Encore Azaleas can be pruned after their spring flowering; this prevents removing any flowers or buds.
• USDA ZONES: Encore Azalea Autumn Sunset will grow in zones 6a-10b. When the warmer months arrive, and this plant has received 4-5 hours of sunlight per day, it will produce beautiful blooms for years to come. Soil should be rich and promote good drainage. Upon planting, water 2 to 3 times a week, and once established, water 1 to 2 times a week.
• POTTED PLANT: Ships as a 2-gallon potted plant with soil from the Alabama Gulf Coast. Not guaranteed to be in bloom on arrival. This plant is unavailable to ship to Hawaii and Alaska.