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Encore® Azalea Autumn Starburst®
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Roblez’
Common Name: Encore® Azalea Autumn Starburst®
Mature Height and Width:
3–4′ tall × 3–4′ wide
Growth Habit: Compact, rounded evergreen shrub with dense branching and a refined, slightly layered structure. Forms a full mound but should not appear tightly sheared. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Small, elliptic dark green evergreen leaves with fine texture. Foliage may take on subtle bronze tones in winter in Zones 6–7.
Flower Description: Semi-double white blooms with irregular pink striping and variegation radiating from the center. Each flower is slightly unique in striping pattern. Blooms are 2.5–3 inches wide and moderately full.
Bloom Time: Heavy spring bloom with repeat flowering in summer and fall.
Fall Color: Evergreen; foliage may bronze lightly in cooler weather.
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 patterned bloom effect; patio-edge plantings; mixed shrub borders; courtyard gardens; front-of-border seasonal color; container use in protected settings.
Deer Resistance: Low to Moderate
Azaleas are commonly browsed by deer, particularly flower buds and tender new growth. Protection is recommended in moderate to heavy deer pressure areas in Zones 6–7.