Encore® Autumn Princess® Azalea
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Encore® Autumn Princess® Azalea highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Zones 6-9
Brilliant blooms and colorful winter foliage! The Encore® Autumn Princess® Azalea, (Rhododendron 'Roblea' PP12142) is known for its repeat bloom, sun tolerance, and gorgeous pink flowers. Your Encore® Autumn Princess® Azalea is an amazing Azalea variety with a lot to offer for its diminutive stature. The entire line of Encore® Azaleas are very easy-care and low-maintenance!
You'll adore the semi-double blooms with their delightful, ruffled appearance that just begs you to reach out and touch their delicate beauty. Hummingbirds and bees adore these blooms and are grateful for the early spring nectar resource! Each individual 2-inch blossom would be enough to light up your landscape with its salmon-pink intensity.
Most Azalea varieties would complete their bloom with the arrival of summer, but not your Autumn Princess®! This fabulous reblooming Azalea stays nice and compact. Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 6 to 9, these lovely bright garden highlights grow to a 3-5 foot height and 2-3 foot width at maturity. Once the cooler months of the year come around, the entire shrub transforms into a lovely purple, then back to green once spring returns.
Planting and Application:
You could use these as foundation plantings, or place a few in containers to dress up your outdoor living space or balcony. This is a versatile small shrub with year-round greenery! You'll definitely get your money's worth with this superior choice! It brightens the look of older evergreen trees and shrubs. Give them an easy face-lift with several Autumn Princess® at their feet. Add them to established borders or mixed plantings, too.
When viewed en masse, as the blooms blanket your shrub in color, the effect is stunning! Encore® Azaleas! This is truly a modern-day foundation plant! Brighten your existing plantings with pops of color, use them as garden backdrops, or try two of them flanking either side of your front door! Why not trim your front walk in these eye-catching beauties? Create a solid, low hedge by planting 2 feet on center. You'll measure from the center of one to the center of the next plant.
Encore® Autumn Princess® Azalea will continue bringing you its floral beauty from spring into fall. As if the incredible flowers weren't enough, the evergreen foliage of your Autumn Princess® will reward you with hues of deep burgundy to grace your winter landscape.
- Bright Pink Double Reblooming Flowers
- Lovely Green Year-Round Foliage
- Purple Fall Color & Winter Interest!
- Compact Growth Habit
- Pollinator & Hummingbird Friendly
- Flowers in Spring, Summer & Fall
- Fantastic Patio Containers, Perfect Flowering Accents & Great Mass Planting
#ProPlantTips For Care
This low-maintenance flowering shrub tolerates full sun and heat, as long as the soil is mulched. If you live in a climate with very hot summers, give them some shade in the afternoon for the best results. Give them 4 - 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Ideally, Rhododendrons and Azaleas love a cool, moist, slightly acidic garden soil that is high in organic matter. Use pine bark/pine straw mulch to add acidity and improve your soil over time. Provide a moderate amount of water on a regular basis. Keep containers watered by setting them on a drip irrigation system to keep it easy for yourself.
When planting Azaleas in the ground, it's better to plant too high, than too low. Mound up when planting by leaving a few inches of the root ball showing above the ground. Pull pine bark or pine straw mulch up to cover the root system. Plan to reapply a mulch layer each year.
If your soil is high pH alkaline, or doesn't drain well, you can grow Autumn Princess® Encore Azalea in pretty planters. Ensure there are several drainage holes, and plant them in an Acid Lovers potting soil mix.
Right after the spring bloom is past, give your plants a light trim to encourage new flowers and correct shape, as needed. Avoid any major summer or fall pruning, or you will remove next year's spring flowers. Weed your plantings regularly, as the shallow roots won't like the competition. Apply a good, organic, slow-release Acid Lovers fertilizer in early spring according to the product directions.
- Grows in Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Acidic Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture & Mulched Beds
- Fast-Growing Dwarf Azalea
- Easy-Care, Vigorous Flowering Shrub
- Prune After Flowering
The entire Encore® series of Azaleas truly are exceptional, and Autumn Princess® is a lovely choice among them. Hardy, and small enough to fit in just about anywhere, Encore® Autumn Princess® Azalea will provide you with years of carefree beauty! Order now at Nature Hills!
Azalea and Rhododendron Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to plant an Azalea bush?
Azaleas and Rhododendrons prefer partial shade (both dappled shade all day or morning sun with afternoon shade). Plant in a slightly acidic, consistently moist, enriched and well-drained soil location for best results. Their shallow roots dislike soggy soil but thrive with a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch over their surface.
How big does an Azalea bush get?
Encore® Autumn Princess® Azalea can reach around 3 - 5 feet in height and 2 - 3 feet in width in optimal conditions.
Are Azalea bushes low maintenance?
Azalea and Rhododendron shrubs are very easy to grow and low maintenance. Water during drought, prune only after flowering and fertilize with an acid-loving organic, slow-release flowering plant fertilizer.
What is the difference between Rhododendrons and Azaleas?
All Azaleas are Rhododendrons but not all Rhodondendrons are Azaleas. Azalea tends to be smaller-sized with smaller leaves and stems, while Rhododendrons can be larger with stout branching and larger bloom trusses. There can both be either deciduous or broad-leaved evergreens.
How Do I Find Azalea and Rhododendron Bushes for Sale Near Me?
Make your life easier and your yard happier by shopping for Azaleas at NatureHills.com online nursery. You'll find a massive selection of flowering bushes for sale, including many lovely varieties!
Choose the right shrub for your area by first finding your growing zone by entering your zip code in the field above the Plant Highlights section on our product pages. Narrow down your options by plant hardiness zone, sun availability, and size requirements.
Place your order, knowing it's backed by the Nature Hills Nursery product guarantee and protected by Plant Sentry™, which helps ensure regulated plant materials aren't sent to prohibited areas.
Expect to receive your plants at the appropriate planting time for your growing zone when temperatures are safest to ship through and into.
What Shipping Options Do You Offer?
NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and don'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Azaleas for sale here at NatureHills.com!
