Autumn Jewel Encore Azalea
Rhododendron ‘Roblea’Autumn Jewel Encore Azalea is a versatile, compact shrub that brings year-round appeal to any garden with its lovely lavender-pink blooms and attractive evergreen foliage. As a rebloomer, it puts on a strong floral show in spring and then delights again with repeat blooming through late summer and fall, ensuring extended seasonal interest.
One of the hardiest Encore varieties, Autumn Jewel stands out with excellent cold tolerance, making it suitable for gardeners in USDA Zone 6 and above. Its fine-textured, deep green foliage transforms into a rich burgundy hue in fall and winter, adding unique off-season beauty and making it a valuable shrub for winter structure.
Its manageable size and tidy habit make it perfect for a wide variety of landscape settings, from foundation plantings and mixed shrub borders to woodland edges and decorative containers. With its soft color palette and durability, Autumn Jewel brings a calm, elegant charm to outdoor spaces.
care instructions:
Planting: Choose a site with well-drained, acidic soil in partial shade to full sun (4–6 hours of direct sunlight is ideal). Space plants 3–4 feet apart to allow for mature spread.
Watering: Water consistently to keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Apply mulch to help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
Pruning: Lightly prune after spring flowering to shape and remove dead or weak growth. Avoid heavy pruning after midsummer to ensure fall blooms.
Pest Control: Generally pest-resistant, but monitor for lace bugs and mites. Treat infestations early with neem oil or insecticidal soap.
Soil Tips: Thrives in acidic soil (pH 5.5–6.5) enriched with organic matter. Avoid heavy clay or poorly drained soils, and amend with compost or pine bark fines if necessary.
