Welcome to our Plant Library! This is a new feature on our website to showcase the vast selection of plants that we carry across different seasons. We are continuously adding products, so if you are looking for a specific plant not listed below, we encourage you to call or visit to see if we have it in stock!
Encore® Azalea Autumn Embers®
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Conleb’
Common Name: Encore® Azalea Autumn Embers®
Mature Height and Width: 3–4′ tall × 3–4′ wide
Growth Habit: Compact, rounded evergreen shrub with dense branching. Naturally forms a tidy but slightly layered mound. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Small, elliptic dark green evergreen leaves with a fine texture. Foliage may develop subtle bronze undertones in cooler months in Zones 6–7.
Flower Description: Semi-double to double blooms in rich, deep red with velvety tones. Flowers are full and layered, creating a bold, saturated spring display.
Bloom Time: Heavy spring bloom with repeat flowering in summer and fall.
Fall Color: Evergreen; foliage may bronze slightly in winter but does not produce traditional fall color.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best rebloom performance with at least 5–6 hours of direct sunlight.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 6–9
Notable Landscape Uses:
Foundation plantings; mass plantings for bold color impact; patio-edge plantings; mixed shrub borders; courtyard gardens; low evergreen hedges; container use in protected settings.
Deer Resistance: Low to Moderate
Azaleas are commonly browsed by deer, particularly new growth and flower buds. Protection is recommended in moderate to heavy deer pressure areas in Zones 6–7.