Azalea Encore® Autumn Twist®

Add ever-changing flower color and repeat seasonal blooms with a compact evergreen azalea. Autumn Twist® Encore® Azalea produces white flowers marked with purple or pink stripes, and occasional solid-colored blooms may appear on the same plant. Its upright habit and reblooming performance make it an eye-catching choice for foundations, borders, and colorful groupings.

Growing Guide

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 10
• Mature Height: 3 feet–5 feet
• Mature Width: 3 feet–4 feet
• Spacing: 3 feet
• Soil: Acidic, rich, well-drained soil
• Water Needs: Moderate
• Growth Rate: Moderate

Plant Details

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

Key Features

• White flowers striped with purple or pink
• Occasional solid-colored blooms
• Reblooms from spring into fall
• Fast-growing compact habit
• Evergreen foliage
• Drought tolerant once established

Landscape Uses

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

Planting & Care Tips

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

Companion Plants

• Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'
• Aucuba japonica 'Picturata'
• 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.