Name: Autumn Starburst Encore Azalea - 1 Gallon Pot
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Autumn Starburst Encore Azalea

Rhododendron hybrid ‘Robleze’ PPAF

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 6a-10 Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Shrub

Height at Maturity: 3′

Width at Maturity: 3.5′

Spacing: 3′ apart for solid hedge; 7’+ apart for space between plants

Growth Habit / Form: Upright, Bushy, Dense, Mounding

Growth Rate: Moderate

Flower Color: White with Coral Pink stripes!

Flower Size: Medium, 2.5″

Flowering Period: Mid-Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Mid-Fall

Flower Type: Single

Fragrant Flowers: No

Foliage Color: Dark Green

Fragrant Foliage: No

Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun, Morning Sun with Dappled or Afternoon Shade, All Day Filtered Sun, Morning Shade with Evening Sun

Water Needs: Average, Lower when established

Soil Type: Clay (amended), Loam, Sandy (amended), Silt

Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist

Soil pH: 5.0 – 6.5 (Acid to Slightly Acid)

Maintenance / Care: Low, Average

Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Visual Attention

Resistances: Deer Resistance (the deer rarely touch ours), Drought (when well established), Clay Soil (heavy clay should be amended), Heat, Humidity, Sun

Description

In 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.

One of the new introductions to the Encore Azalea family, Autumn Starburst features an abundance of dazzling bicolor white flowers with a coral-pink stripe bursting from the center and down the middle of each petal. The 2.5 to 3 inch diameter flowers stand out remarkably well against the 3 feet tall by 3.5 feet wide mound of deep green evergreen foliage. Butterflies love the flowers, and blooming branches serve very well for cutting to create stunning indoor floral arrangements.

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing in a rounded mound to 3 feet tall and 3.5 feet wide, the Autumn Starburst Encore Azalea is ideal for is in groupings, mass plantings, low 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. A fine addition to azalea and rhododendron gardens, sunny woodland borders, and cottage gardens.

Suggested Spacing: 3 feet apart for solid hedges; 6 feet or more apart for space between plants

Growing Preferences

We’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.

Soil: When 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.

In 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.

Sun: Encore 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.

Helpful Articles

Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Encore Azaleas

Planting Encore Azaleas
Pruning Encore Azaleas

Fertilizing Encore Azaleas
Watering Encore Azaleas
The Most Cold Tolerant Encore Azaleas

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This order arrived for the proper planting time in my area. The azalea was in good condition and was packaged securely. I wish I had checked a semi-local nursery as I found they had a one gallon size for the same price. But I will purchase from this company again for things I can’t find locally. Very good customer service!———————————————————-Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Bought one for myself in early Summer. It arrived safely and well packaged, ready for
planting. Before that happened, it bloomed and it continued to do so afterwards into
the Fall. I got another one sent to my sister for her birthday with a delivery date specified; this was honored. She received it in the same good condition and packaging.
I have since ordered another flowering bush and expect the same results. Very happy with Wilson Bros.——————————-Thanks for the kind words and awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope yall enjoy them for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Healthy plant arrived well packaged and in good condition. I can’t wait to see it bloom!————————————————————–Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I love the Azaleas They are beautiful They were blooming when they arrived They are so healthy They were shipped fast and secure Thank you very much————————–You are welcome! Thanks for the wonderful review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Plant arrived in pretty decent condition, couple of branches snapped. Planted same day as arrival. Very little shock, trimmed it up, and it appears to be doing nicely. Looking forward to seeing it bloom.——————————————————————So sorry about the broken branches…keep us posted. We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

I bought 3 azaleas and a hydrangea from Wilson Bros. They are beautiful plants! I could not be happier with my purchase!————————————————————–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

As always, the plants are excellent quality and well packaged. Free shipping is a big plus.————————————————————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

Hi Folks,
Plants arrived in good condition and were planted within an hour. However, I want to make you aware that FedEx delivered the plants to 527 Tidewater Chase Lane NOT my address of 522 Tidewater. Fortunately the residents at 527 were home and brought them over on a two wheeler.
Best Regards.—————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Your selections were great. And high five to the folks who delivered it to the right address! There’s still good people in the world:-) Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I received this little Azalea 3 weeks ago. It is already blooming and putting out more buds. I know I can count on Wilson Bros to send only the healthiest plants, I am so looking forward to watching this little one grow.———————————————Thanks for the photo!! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Really excited about these! They came in looking great and already had blossoms on them. I’ve never planted azaleas before so hopefully I do ok with them.—————————————————————–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

Encore Azalea arrived healthy with new growth. It is thriving at my home. Very happy with my experience!————————————-We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

This is my second order from y’all…… I couldn’t be more pleased. Thanks again!————————————–We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

Arrived looking better than any of my local nursery had. Added to a flower bed and will be a great addition.————————————We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

This was my first order with Wilson Bros Gardens. The dwarf starburst azalea was a good size and came very well packaged. The plant was a little droopy at first but it came back quickly with watering. I couldn’t plant it right away but it did well as long as I kept it watered. I am very pleased with the healthy little plant and look forward to the blossoms it will provide eventually.————————————-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

Order arrived safe and sound today.
Thank you for your awesome customer service.
I won’t hesitate to order from you in the future.————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

Received the four azaleas in perfect condition w blooms. Waited a couple of days to plant and they are thriving well. These flowers are beautiful and can’t wait until they mature and bloom again. Packaging is well done for safe shipping.———————————–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

I have ordered several Azaleas in the past from other companies and they have been in pretty good shape but nothing compared to the Azaleas I ordered from Wilson Bros. I was amazed at these plants, full of blooms and so healthy, I will definitly order from them again.—————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

This plant was nicely packed and is very healthy. Right now it is too early to put in the ground but I am looking forward to seeing it grow!———————————————We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

I’m very impressed over all with Wilson Brothers. My first purchase was great. The Azalea arrived in excellent shape with blooms already on it. Ive ordered two more shrubs from them since then and cant wait for them to arrive.————————————Thanks for the kind words! We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

Plants arrived in great shape with excellent packing. We are just starting to populate the yard at our new house and look forward to these behaving as well as the great Encore azaleas we had at our house across town.———————————We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

A wonderful plant arrived, very well packaged. Very good value. It was not blooming (Nov.) when it arrived, but had buds, it still hasn’t bloomed. I am trialing this to see if it will bloom in our cool winter weather and lack of sun or not. If it doesn’t bloom until spring, but reblooms summer and fall, I’ll count it a win.—————————————–We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

The red in it is a coral-red, Gorgeous!—————————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

The Starburst Encore Azalea arrived healthy, timely and well packaged.———————————————–We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂