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 Empress™
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Conleb’
Common Name: Encore® Azalea Autumn Empress®
Mature Height and Width:
3–4′ tall × 3–4′ wide
Growth Habit: Compact, rounded evergreen shrub with dense branching and a naturally refined mound. Moderate growth rate. Forms a full but slightly layered structure rather than a tight, clipped ball.
Foliage Description: Small, elliptic dark green evergreen leaves with fine texture. Foliage may develop light bronze tones in cooler weather in Zones 6–7.
Flower Description: Large, semi-double to double blooms in clear soft pink with a slightly deeper pink center. Flowers are full and layered, producing a lush 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 5–6+ hours of direct sunlight.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 6–9
Notable Landscape Uses:
Foundation plantings; mass plantings; front-of-border color; patio-edge plantings; courtyard gardens; mixed evergreen borders; container plantings in protected settings.
Deer Resistance: Low to Moderate
Azaleas are commonly browsed by deer, especially flower buds and tender new growth. Protection is recommended in moderate to heavy deer pressure areas in Zones 6–7.