.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Autumn Sunset Encore' Azalea Description A compact, deciduous shrub featuring vibrant autumnal foliage and abundant spring blooms. Known for its lush, dark green leaves turning fiery shades in fall, it provides seasonal color and ornamental appeal. Suggested Uses Ideal for shrub borders, foundation plantings, and container gardening. Its vibrant foliage also makes it a focal point in mixed beds or as a specimen plant in landscape designs. Plant Details Botanical Name: Rhododendron 'Autumn Sunset Encore' Common Name: Autumn Sunset Encore Azalea Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-4 ft in height and width over 10 years Hardiness Zones: 6-9 Foliage Type: Deciduous with vibrant fall color Bloom Time: Early to late spring Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Partial to full shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Moderate Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes Grows Well With: Ferns, Hostas, Ornamental grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in early spring or fall in well-drained, acidic soil. Provide morning sun and afternoon shade. Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist; avoid waterlogging. Soil Type: Acidic, loamy, well-drained Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to shape and remove dead or crossing branches Winter Care: Mulch roots for protection in colder zones Planting Depth: Bury roots with the graft union slightly above soil level Fertilization: Apply acidic fertilizer in spring and mid-summer Special Care: Avoid soil disturbance around roots; keep mulch layer maintained
