Azalea Encore® Autumn Sunburst®

Enjoy bright pink-and-white flowers across multiple seasons with a compact reblooming evergreen shrub. Autumn Sunburst® Encore® Azalea produces ruffled semi-double pink flowers edged in white. Its upright dwarf habit fits easily into foundations, borders, and entryway beds while providing repeat color from spring through fall.

Growing Guide

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6- 10
• Mature Height: 2 feet–3 feet
• Mature Width: 3 feet–3.5 feet
• Spacing: 3 feet
• Soil: Acidic, rich, well-drained soil
• Water Needs: Moderate
• Growth Rate: Moderate

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Rhododendron Encore® 'Autumn Sunburst®'
• Common Name: Autumn Sunburst® Encore® Azalea
• Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
• Bloom Color: Pink
• Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-Round
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Growth Habit: Compact and Upright
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes

Key Features

• Pink semi-double flowers with white edging
• Reblooms in spring, summer, and fall
• Compact upright habit
• Evergreen foliage
• Attracts pollinators
• Useful in smaller landscape spaces

Landscape Uses

• Foundation plantings
• Entryways
• Mixed shrub borders
• Mass plantings
• Pollinator gardens

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in acidic, rich, well-drained soil.
• Provide full sun to part sun.
• Water regularly during establishment.
• Prune after the main spring bloom if needed.

Companion Plants

• Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'
• Aucuba japonica 'Rozannie'
• Camellia sasanqua 'Shishi Gashira'

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.