- COLORFUL FOLIAGE: Encore Azalea Autumn Amethyst produces purple blooms in the spring, summer, and fall seasons. The flowers rebloom sporadically in each season. Amethyst's light green foliage transitions to deep purple in the winter. They can reach sizes of 4' H x 4' W.
- ATTENTION GRABBER: Whether you choose to plant them along the woodlands, use them are mass plantings, or even as a container plant near an entryway you are sure to garner the visual attention of every eye it makes contact with. Butterflies love the flowers of this variety along with birds who may even call it home.
- LOW MAINTENANCE: This Encore Azalea Autumn Amethyst does not require any pruning, but if you would like, you can trim them after the spring blooming has concluded. Since this is an evergreen azalea rhododendron, its beautiful foliage will continue to be a centerpiece in your garden during the winter months.
- USDA ZONES: Encore Azalea Autumn Amethyst is hardy in USDA Zones 6a-10b. Plant in full sun to partial shade as it requires 4-6 hours of sunlight to provide optimum growth and flowering. Water thoroughly twice per week until established, then water once per week. Do not allow water to pool.
- POTTED PLANT: Ships as a 1-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.
The Autumn Amethyst Encore Azalea produces tons of small purple blooms in spring summer and fall. This evergreen shrub has lush green new foliage in spring that matured to a deep dark green that bronzes to a deep purple in winter that adds interest to the winter landscape. The Autumn Amethyst has a neat and compact dwarf growth habit that is very easy to maintain with minimal pruning. This is one of the most cold hardy Encore Azaleas with the ability to thrive in USDA zone 6A. Use this azalea in your landscape or garden as a specimen, accent, low hedge or foundation. The Autumn Amethyst is also great for planting in large pots either in a mixed container or a standalone!
