Encore® Azaleas: Autumn Empress™
LATIN NAME: RHODODENDRON 'CONLES' PP12109
The Basics
This upright azalea flaunts dark green foliage in the summer that turns bronzy in the winter. Its gorgeous pink, semi-double blooms appear in summer. It grows to be 3-4 feet tall and wide.
The Needs
Amount of Sunlight: can tolerate full sun; prefers partial shade
Amount of Water: Water regularly; more frequent watering in extreme heat
Soil Conditions: Prefers well-drained soil
Cold Hardiness Zone: 7-10
The Care
This easy-to-grow shrub needs a regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system. After the mature root system is established, watering is needed occasionally, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly. Prune directly after spring flowering to encourage more blooms and growth.
This upright azalea flaunts dark green foliage in the summer that turns bronzy in the winter. Its gorgeous pink, semi-double blooms appear in summer. It grows to be 3-4 feet tall and wide.
The Needs
Amount of Sunlight: can tolerate full sun; prefers partial shade
Amount of Water: Water regularly; more frequent watering in extreme heat
Soil Conditions: Prefers well-drained soil
Cold Hardiness Zone: 7-10
The Care
This easy-to-grow shrub needs a regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system. After the mature root system is established, watering is needed occasionally, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly. Prune directly after spring flowering to encourage more blooms and growth.
