Encore Azalea Autumn Twist (3 Gallon) Pink Flowering Shrub - Evergreen Live Outdoor Plant

The Encore Azalea Autumn Sangria is a remarkable reblooming evergreen shrub that offers months of beauty instead of just weeks. Once this fast-growing plant has bloomed, the first thing you'll notice is the stunning white flowers with delicate purple speckles. These versatile shrubs make excellent foundation plants and thrive when planted in mass.

The Encore Azalea Autumn Twist can serve as a captivating focal point in your yard or garden, drawing the eye with its dense, lush growth. Throughout spring, summer, and fall, the beautiful white and pink blooms attract a variety of pollinators, such as butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees.

One of the best features of the Autumn Twist is that it requires minimal pruning to maintain its shape, and you won't need to worry about deadheading. If you do choose to prune your azaleas, be sure to do so immediately after the spring flowering. Once the plant is well-established, light pruning can help facilitate growth and blooming in future seasons. Avoid pruning in the fall, as this can remove the buds that have already started developing for the next flowering period.

The Autumn Twist azalea is hardy in USDA zones 6a-10, and it can tolerate both full sun and partial shade. However, for the healthiest blooms, it's best to plant it in a spot that receives full sun. During the early years, be sure to water the plant regularly, especially during dry spells. Like all azaleas, the Autumn Twist thrives in acidic soil with a pH of around 5.5, but it can tolerate a maximum pH of 6.5.

This plant ships as a 3-gallon potted specimen, with soil sourced from the Alabama Gulf Coast. It's important to note that the plant may not be in bloom upon arrival. Unfortunately, the Autumn Twist azalea is not available for shipping to Hawaii or Alaska.

product information: