Azalea Encore® Autumn Sunset®

Add warm red-orange color across multiple seasons with a low-growing reblooming evergreen azalea. Autumn Sunset® Encore® Azalea produces masses of red-orange flowers in spring with repeat blooms extending into fall. Its compact spreading form works well at the front of foundation beds, along walkways, and in colorful mass plantings.

Growing Guide

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 10
• Mature Height: 2'–3'
• Mature Width: 3'–4'
• Spacing: 3'
• Soil: Acidic, rich, well-drained soil
• Water Needs: Moderate
• Growth Rate: Moderate

Plant Details

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

Key Features

• Red-orange flowers
• Reblooms from spring through fall
• Compact low-growing habit
• Evergreen foliage
• Attracts pollinators
• Excellent for foreground plantings

Landscape Uses

• Foundation plantings
• Low borders
• Walkways
• 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 '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.

All plants are shipped through UPS ground services.  

Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.