{"product_id":"autumn-lilac-encore-azalea-3-gallon-pot","title":"Autumn Lilac Encore Azalea - 3 Gallon Pot","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutumn Lilac Encore Azalea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhododendron hybrid  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Robles' PP22762\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Cold Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6a-9b   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind Your Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Evergreen Flowering Shrub \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight at Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  3-4'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth at Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  3-4'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3' for solid hedges;  6' for space between plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit \/ Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Bushy, Dense, Mounding, Upright\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  True Lavender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Medium,  2-3\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Mid-Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Mid-Fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Single\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant Flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Dark Green, Purple tinted in Winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant Foliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun Needs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Full Sun or Mostly Sun, Morning Sun with Dappled or Afternoon Shade, All Day Filtered Sun, Morning Shade with Evening Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Needs: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Average, Lower when established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Clay (amended), Loam, Sandy (amended), Silt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil Moisture \/ Drainage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Well Drained Moist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  5.0 - 6.5 (Acid to Slightly Acid)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance \/ Care:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Low, Average, see cultural preferences below for more details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Visual Attention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResistances:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Deer Resistance - \u003cspan\u003emore info\u003c\/span\u003e, Drought (when well established), Clay Soil (heavy clay should be amended), Heat, Humidity, Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the top five most popular of all azaleas varieties we offer, and among the most cold hardy, Autumn Lilac Encore Azalea produces an abundance of very large 3-inch diameter flowers in the prettiest lavender color you've ever seen. The flowers are heavy in spring and rebloom late summer into fall. Rich green foliage on rounded shrubs marks for a nice backdrop to the flowers. The beautiful flowers are attractive to butterflies. University trials have shown Autumn Lilac to be one of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emost cold tolerant Encore Azalea varieties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the series. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor our customers who live and garden north of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Garden Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing to 3-4 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide,  Autumn Lilac 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. Butterflies love the flowers, and blooming branches serve very well for cutting to create stunning indoor floral arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Spacing: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 feet apart for solid hedges;  7 feet or more apart for space between plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Preferences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEncore 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelpful Articles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Encore Azaleas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Encore Azaleas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning Encore Azaleas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing Encore Azaleas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering Encore Azaleas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Most Cold Tolerant Encore Azaleas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are proud members of the ASA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Long \u0026amp; Prosper!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet The Wilson Brothers \u0026amp; Staff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact Us!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe plants arrived quickly and in perfect condition. They look fabulous.-------------------------------------------------We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! :) Beth Steele | WBG\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWe are pleased to get the well packed plants, in good condition. we are looking forward to seeing lovely blooms !-----------------------------------We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! :) Beth Steele | WBG\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIt was really a good decision to buy from you! We bought three of the 3 gallon pots of these azaleas. They arrived in good condition, well packaged and 2 of the 3 had buds. Planted them and the largest is already blooming (2 weeks later). They have new growth on all and all are budding out now. Love the color. I would buy again from this company without hesitation.------------------------------------Thanks for the kind words!! We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG :)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe plants arrived in Excellent Condition and were expertly packed. We will be ordering from Wilson Bros again in the future! Spencer was super helpful!------------------------Thanks for the kind words! We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG :)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eI was a bit concerned about whether the plant would arrive in good condition, because the shipper aborted delivery attempts twice due to weather issues in my area, so the plant was loaded onto and then back off the truck several times. However, it was so well packed that it arrived in perfect condition despite the delays and additional handling. I planted it two days later. It has now been in the ground for two weeks, and still looks very healthy, with no leaf loss or discoloration. Since I planted it in late August I'm not expecting it to bloom this fall, but I'm looking forward to seeing many blooms next year.----------------------------------------------We are glad it arrived safely! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! :) Beth Steele | WBG\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMy Azalea order arrived on time and the plant looked very healthy and had several blooms. I planted immediately in good rose soil and the Azalea has doubled in size and sent out many new blooms - it is a gorgeous plant and seems happy in its new home where it gets partial shade during the day and watering from drip tube.-------------------------------Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eEncore lilac arrived quickly (2 days) and in excellent condition, due to careful packaging. In the ground and doing well so far...-----------------------------------------------------------Hi JJ, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Autumn Lilac Encore Azalea. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! :)\nBeth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe azalea arrived on time and in beautiful shape. Thank you.-------------------------WBG Reply: Hi Lynn, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Autumn Lilac Encore Azalea. 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