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Encore® Azalea Autumn Twist®
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Conlep’ (Encore® Autumn Twist®)
Common Name: Encore® Azalea Autumn Twist®
Mature Height and Width:
3–4′ tall × 3–4′ wide
Growth Habit: Compact, rounded evergreen shrub with a moderately dense but slightly layered structure. Forms a refined mound but should not appear tightly clipped. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Small, elliptic dark green evergreen leaves with fine texture. Foliage remains dense year-round and may develop subtle bronze tones in cooler weather in Zones 6–7.
Flower Description: Semi-double blooms featuring white petals with irregular purple-pink streaking and blotching. Each bloom varies in striping pattern and intensity, creating a dynamic, painterly appearance. Flowers are approximately 2.5–3 inches wide.
Bloom Time: Heavy spring bloom with repeat flowering in summer and fall.
Fall Color: Evergreen; may bronze lightly in winter.
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; front-of-border seasonal color; patio-edge accents; mixed evergreen borders; cottage gardens; 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.