Encore® Autumn Sangria® Azalea

Get the largest Encore® Azalea blooms with the Encore® Autumn Sangria® Azalea, (Rhododendron 'Roblee' PP15077)! Autumn Sangria® is a fantastic broad-leaved evergreen Azalea with the largest blooms in the Encore® series! Already are renowned for their repeating blooms and sun tolerance, but while other Azaleas have completed their spring show of flowers, Autumn Sangria® Azaleas keeps right on reblooming in the summer, and again in the fall!

The stunning dark pink 3.5-inch single blossoms will blanket your shrub in the spring for a dramatic display, then smaller flushes throughout the rest of the growing season! This abundance of blooms is sure to create an outstanding picture in your yard, and draw many pollinators and Hummingbirds too! The dark green foliage will maintain an evergreen presence for your landscape right on through the cold, winter months!

With a rounded nature and compact, dense 4-5 foot tall and wide growth habit, Autumn Sangria® is fast-growing for an Azalea variety so you won't have to wait long for it to reach its optimal size! You can let it grow naturally beautiful, or prune it a bit if you prefer after that first flush of glorious blooms is done. Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 6-9, these are versatile, adaptable, and easy-to-grow ornamental flowering shrubs!

Planting and Application:

Plant Autumn Sangria® as an amazing specimen plant in your front, back, or side yard! Or use a few near your front entrance to frame your front door or front steps, for a dazzling welcome to guests! Anchor a garden bed or your foundation planting and soften the corner of your home with these vibrant reblooming shrubs!

The size makes for a rounded fluffy addition to a mixed-shrub border, or a year-round privacy hedge when planted en masse or in rows along your property! Screen out nosy neighbors and create groupings to hide eyesores, or just create outdoor garden rooms to relax and find peace and quiet in! Use as a backdrop for Rose gardens, Cottage and Perennial borders, and for stunning year-round greenery and interest. 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.

• Reblooming Large Bright Pink Flowers
• Fast Growing Broad-Leaved Evergreen
• Hummingbirds, Bees & Butterflies!
• Rounded Mid-Sized Vigorous Shrub
• Fantastic Specimens, Anchors, Flowering Accents & Great Mass Planting

#ProPlantTips For Care

Azaleas appreciate full sun in cooler growing zones, but filtered sunlight is also ideal, but morning sunlight is best to dry the leaves of dew. Protection from the afternoon sun may also be given by fences, shrubbery, or screens. The roots of Rhododendrons and Azaleas are very delicate and unable to penetrate heavy or rocky soils, so loose, enriched and highly organic soil with excellent drainage is important! Azaleas love 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 Sangria® 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.

• Tolerates Full Sun, Prefers Part Shade
• Acidic Well-Drained Soil
• Moderate Moisture & Mulched Beds
• Easy-Care, Vigorous Flowering Shrub
• Prune Immediately After Spring Flowers Fade

The Encore® Autumn Sangria® Azaleas have been developed to exceed the already incredible attributes of Azalea shrubs! Enjoy spring, summer, and fall flowers and amazing results, combined with dramatic bright color! Plant one for yourself this year with the help of NatureHills.com!

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 Sangria® Azalea can grow to around 3 - 4 feet in height 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!