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!
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Girard’s Fuchsia’
Common Name: Girard’s Fuchsia Azalea
Mature Height and Width: 2–3′ tall × 3–4′ wide
Growth Habit: Low, compact, mounded evergreen shrub with dense branching. Naturally forms a tight but slightly spreading cushion over time. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Small, elliptic dark green evergreen leaves with a smooth texture. Foliage often develops a noticeable burgundy-bronze tint in fall and winter in Zones 5–7, adding seasonal interest.
Flower Description: Abundant, vibrant fuchsia-purple single blooms with slightly wavy petal edges. Flowers are saturated in color and densely produced in spring.
Bloom Time: Mid-spring
Fall Color: Evergreen; foliage may develop burgundy-bronze winter coloration.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best flowering with 4–6 hours of direct sunlight.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–8
Notable Landscape Uses:
Low foundation plantings; mass plantings for bold spring color; woodland-edge gardens; slope plantings; border accents; small-space evergreen shrub; suitable for container use in protected settings.
Deer Resistance: Low to Moderate
Azaleas are commonly browsed by deer, especially new growth and flower buds. Protection is recommended in moderate to heavy deer pressure areas in Zones 5–7.
Create a highly realistic, photorealistic landscape photograph of a mature Encore® Azalea Autumn Chiffon® (Rhododendron ‘Robeld’) in a Northeast U.S. residential landscape (Zones 6–7).
The shrub should be approximately 2.5–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide with a low, compact, naturally mounded form. Reflect its true growth habit — refined but not sheared. Include mild asymmetry and subtle extension growth visible at branch tips.
Show the plant in peak spring bloom with abundant soft light pink single flowers featuring slightly deeper pink throats. Bloom coverage should be generous but not completely solid — allow visible evergreen foliage and natural interior depth.
Foliage must be dark green and visible beneath blooms.
Placement: small front courtyard planting near a brick entry step.
Use a unique residential context. Do not reuse previous landscape compositions. Vary hardscape material, mulch bed contour, companion shrubs, and background home style.
Brown hardwood mulch bed with organic edging.
Soft natural spring daylight with gentle shadows.
Slight background blur for depth.
Shrub fills 80–90% of square 1:1 frame.
Avoid perfectly symmetrical or geometric plant shapes.
Avoid cloned, identical plant forms.
Maintain professional nursery-catalog realism.
No text, watermark, labels, or layout graphics. Standalone photograph only.
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Hershey Red’
Common Name: Hershey Red Azalea
Mature Height and Width: 4–6′ tall × 4–6′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright to broadly rounded evergreen shrub with moderate density. Forms a natural, slightly open mound with visible interior branching as it matures. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Medium-sized elliptic dark green evergreen leaves with a slightly glossy surface. Foliage may take on bronze tones in winter in Zones 6–7.
Flower Description: Large, single, vibrant red flowers with a subtle darker red blotch on upper petals. Blooms are bold and showy, creating a strong spring color display.
Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
Fall Color: Evergreen; foliage may bronze slightly in winter but does not produce fall color.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best flowering occurs with 4–6 hours of direct sunlight.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 6–9
Notable Landscape Uses:
Foundation plantings; mass plantings for strong spring color; woodland edge gardens; mixed shrub borders; focal shrub in medium-sized residential beds; courtyard plantings.
Deer Resistance: Low to Moderate
Azaleas are frequently browsed by deer, particularly tender new growth and flower buds. Protection is recommended in moderate to heavy deer pressure areas in Zones 6–7.
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Apple Blossom’
Common Name: Apple Blossom Azalea
Mature Height and Width: 4–6′ tall × 4–6′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright to broadly rounded evergreen shrub with moderate density. Develops a natural, slightly open mound over time with visible interior branching. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Medium-sized elliptic dark green evergreen leaves with a light gloss. Foliage may develop bronze to burgundy winter tones in Zones 6–7.
Flower Description: Large single blooms opening soft blush pink with deeper rose-pink edging, often fading lighter toward the center. Petals are broad and slightly overlapping, creating a full but natural spring display.
Bloom Time: Mid-spring
Fall Color: Evergreen; foliage may bronze in winter but does not produce traditional fall color.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best flowering with 4–6 hours of direct sunlight.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 6–9
Notable Landscape Uses:
Foundation plantings; mass plantings for soft seasonal color; woodland-edge gardens; mixed shrub borders; courtyard accents; transitional shrub in layered evergreen beds.
Deer Resistance: Low to Moderate
Azaleas are commonly browsed by deer, particularly tender new growth and flower buds. Protection is recommended in moderate to heavy deer pressure areas in Zones 6–7.
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Delaware Valley White’
Common Name: Delaware Valley White Azalea
Mature Height and Width: 3–4′ tall × 4–5′ wide
Growth Habit: Low, spreading evergreen shrub with a broad, rounded form. Naturally wider than tall, forming a dense but soft mound over time. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Small, elliptic dark green evergreen leaves with a slightly glossy finish. Foliage may develop subtle bronze winter tones in Zones 6–7.
Flower Description: Large, single, pure white blooms with lightly ruffled petals. Flowers are showy and abundant, creating a bright spring display.
Bloom Time: Mid-spring
Fall Color: Evergreen; foliage may bronze slightly in winter but does not produce traditional fall color.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best flowering with 4–6 hours of direct sunlight.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 6–8
Notable Landscape Uses:
Foundation plantings; mass plantings for clean spring contrast; woodland-edge gardens; mixed shrub borders; low evergreen borders; courtyard gardens; transitional shrub in layered evergreen beds.
Deer Resistance: Low to Moderate
Azaleas are frequently browsed by deer, especially tender new growth and flower buds. Protection is recommended in moderate to heavy deer pressure areas in Zones 6–7.
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Karen’
Common Name: Karen Azalea
Mature Height and Width: 3–4′ tall × 4–5′ wide
Growth Habit: Compact, rounded, slightly spreading evergreen shrub with moderate density. Naturally broader than tall with a soft, informal mounded shape. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Small, elliptic dark green evergreen leaves with a slightly matte texture. Foliage often develops a burgundy-bronze tint in fall and winter in Zones 5–7, adding seasonal interest.
Flower Description: Abundant single lavender-pink flowers with deeper magenta spotting on upper petals. Flowers are medium-sized and slightly ruffled, creating a soft spring display.
Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
Fall Color: Evergreen; foliage may take on burgundy-bronze winter tones.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best flowering with 4–6 hours of direct sunlight.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–8
Notable Landscape Uses:
Foundation plantings; woodland garden edges; mass plantings; low evergreen borders; slope plantings; spring focal points in mixed shrub beds; adaptable to smaller residential landscapes.
Deer Resistance: Low to Moderate
Azaleas are commonly browsed by deer, especially new growth and flower buds. Karen Azalea should be protected in moderate to heavy deer pressure areas in Zones 5–7.
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Girard’s Crimson’
Common Name: Girard’s Crimson Azalea
Mature Height and Width: 2–3′ tall × 3–4′ wide
Growth Habit: Low, compact, mounded evergreen shrub with dense branching. Naturally forms a tight cushion shape that is slightly wider than tall. Slow to moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Small, elliptic dark green evergreen leaves with a smooth texture. Foliage often develops rich burgundy-bronze winter coloration in Zones 5–7, adding seasonal interest.
Flower Description: Abundant single, deep crimson-red blooms with slightly ruffled petal edges. Flowers are bold and saturated, creating a strong spring display.
Bloom Time: Mid-spring
Fall Color: Evergreen; foliage develops burgundy-bronze winter tones.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best flowering with 4–6 hours of direct sunlight.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–8
Notable Landscape Uses:
Low foundation plantings; mass plantings for dramatic spring color; border edging; slope plantings; woodland garden edges; small-space evergreen shrub; container use in protected areas.
Deer Resistance: Low to Moderate
Azaleas are frequently browsed by deer, particularly new growth and flower buds. Protection is recommended in moderate to heavy deer pressure areas in Zones 5–7.
Botanical Name: Rhododendron yedoense var. poukhanense
Common Name: Korean Azalea (Poukhanense Azalea)
Mature Height and Width: 3–6′ tall × 4–6′ wide
Growth Habit: Broad, spreading deciduous azalea with an open, natural branching structure. Forms a soft, informal mound with layered growth and visible interior framework. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Small, narrow elliptic green leaves during the growing season. Deciduous in Zones 5–7, with foliage often developing attractive reddish-bronze fall coloration before dropping.
Flower Description: Funnel-shaped lavender to rosy-purple single flowers with deeper spotting on upper petals. Blooms are slightly smaller than many hybrid azaleas and appear before or just as foliage emerges.
Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring
Fall Color: Reddish-bronze to burgundy before leaf drop.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best flowering in full sun with adequate moisture.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 4–8
Notable Landscape Uses:
Naturalized woodland plantings; slope stabilization; mass plantings; mixed shrub borders; early spring color in informal gardens; transitional shrub in native-inspired landscapes; foundation plantings in colder regions.
Deer Resistance: Low to Moderate
Like most azaleas, Poukhanense may be browsed by deer, particularly tender new growth and flower buds. Protection is recommended in areas with moderate to heavy deer pressure in Zones 5–7.
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Robleg’
Common Name: Encore® Azalea Autumn Angel®
Mature Height and Width: 3–4′ tall × 3–4′ wide
Growth Habit: Compact, rounded, mounded evergreen shrub with dense branching. Maintains a tidy form with minimal pruning. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Small, elliptic dark green evergreen leaves with a fine texture. Foliage remains attractive year-round in Zones 6–7, often taking on slight bronze tones in colder weather.
Flower Description: Large, pure white single blooms with a soft ruffled edge and light yellow throat. Flowers are showy and abundant, often covering the plant during peak bloom cycles.
Bloom Time: Spring (primary heavy bloom), with repeat blooming in summer and fall.
Fall Color: Evergreen; no significant fall color change.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best rebloom performance occurs with at least 5–6 hours of direct sunlight.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 6–9
Notable Landscape Uses:
Foundation plantings; low evergreen borders; mass plantings; front entry accents; patio edge plantings; woodland garden edges; seasonal color focal points; suitable for containers in protected settings.
Deer Resistance: Low to Moderate
Azaleas are commonly browsed by deer, especially tender new growth and flower buds. Protection is recommended in high-pressure deer areas in Zones 6–7.
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Roblez’
Common Name: Encore® Azalea Autumn Bonfire®
Mature Height and Width: 3–4′ tall × 3–4′ wide
Growth Habit: Compact, rounded, mounded evergreen shrub with dense branching. Naturally forms a low, slightly irregular dome with visible branch structure beneath bloom coverage. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Small, elliptic dark green evergreen leaves with fine texture. Foliage may develop slight bronze tones in colder weather but generally retains rich green color year-round in Zones 6–7.
Flower Description: Semi-double to double, vibrant true red flowers with a full, layered petal structure. Blooms are saturated red without strong pink or orange undertones.
Bloom Time: Heavy spring bloom, followed by repeat flowering in summer and fall.
Fall Color: Evergreen; no significant fall color change.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best rebloom performance with at least 5–6 hours of direct sun.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 6–9
Notable Landscape Uses:
Foundation plantings; mass plantings for bold color impact; patio edge accents; low evergreen borders; entryway focal points; mixed shrub beds; container plantings in protected areas.
Deer Resistance: Low to Moderate
Azaleas are frequently browsed by deer, particularly tender new growth and flower buds. Protection is recommended in areas with moderate to heavy deer pressure in Zones 6–7.
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Roblec’
Common Name: Encore® Azalea Autumn Carnation®
Mature Height and Width: 4–5′ tall × 4–5′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright to broadly rounded evergreen shrub with moderate density. Slightly taller and more open than compact Encore selections, forming a refined but natural dome over time.
Foliage Description: Small to medium elliptic dark green evergreen leaves with a fine texture. Foliage remains attractive year-round in Zones 6–7, occasionally developing light bronze winter tones.
Flower Description: Semi-double, soft pink blooms with ruffled petals and a slightly deeper pink center. Flowers are abundant during peak cycles but allow interior foliage visibility.
Bloom Time: Heavy spring bloom with repeat flowering in summer and fall.
Fall Color: Evergreen; no significant fall color change.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best rebloom performance with 5–6 hours of direct sun.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 6–9
Notable Landscape Uses:
Foundation plantings; mass plantings for seasonal color; courtyard gardens; patio edge plantings; mixed shrub borders; soft transitional plant in layered evergreen beds.
Deer Resistance: Low to Moderate
Azaleas are commonly browsed by deer, particularly new growth and flower buds. Protection is recommended in areas with moderate to heavy deer pressure in Zones 6–7.
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Conled’
Common Name: Encore® Azalea Autumn Coral®
Mature Height and Width: 2.5–3′ tall × 3–4′ wide
Growth Habit: Low, compact, mounded evergreen shrub with dense branching. Naturally forms a broad cushion shape, slightly wider than tall. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Small, elliptic dark green evergreen leaves with a fine texture. Foliage remains attractive year-round in Zones 6–7 and may take on slight bronze tones in colder weather.
Flower Description: Single, soft coral-pink blooms with warm peach undertones and a subtle deeper throat. Flowers are medium-sized and produced abundantly during peak bloom cycles.
Bloom Time: Heavy spring bloom with repeat flowering in summer and fall.
Fall Color: Evergreen; no significant fall color change.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best rebloom performance with at least 5–6 hours of direct sun.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 6–9
Notable Landscape Uses:
Front-of-border plantings; foundation accents; mass plantings; low evergreen borders; patio-edge plantings; seasonal color in small residential beds; container use in protected settings.
Deer Resistance: Low to Moderate
Azaleas are commonly browsed by deer, especially tender new growth and flower buds. Protection is recommended in areas with moderate to heavy deer pressure in Zones 6–7.
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Girard’s Rose’
Common Name: Girard’s Rose Azalea
Mature Height and Width:
2–3′ tall × 3–4′ wide
Growth Habit: Low, spreading to mounded evergreen azalea with dense branching. Broadly rounded form, typically wider than tall. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Small, dark green evergreen leaves with a matte to light natural sheen. Dense foliage coverage with tight twig structure. Leaves may develop slight bronze cast in winter.
Flower Description: Medium-sized single rose-pink flowers with slightly deeper pink blotch. Five-lobed funnel form. Blooms borne in clusters across upper canopy.
Bloom Time: Mid to late spring.
Fall Color: Evergreen; foliage may bronze slightly in winter.
Light Requirements: Partial shade to filtered sun; tolerates morning sun with afternoon protection.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–8.
Notable Landscape Uses: Foundation massing; low border; woodland edge planting; evergreen ground-layer structure; small-scale front bed accent.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Evergreen foliage may experience browsing pressure in Northeast Zones 5–7.
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.
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.
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Roblezd’
Common Name: Encore® Azalea Autumn Fire®
Mature Height and Width:
2.5–3′ tall × 3–3.5′ wide
Growth Habit: Compact, low, dense evergreen shrub with a refined rounded form. Naturally tight branching with a slightly flattened crown when mature. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Small, elliptic dark green evergreen leaves with fine texture. Foliage remains dense and attractive year-round and may develop subtle bronze tones in winter in Zones 6–7.
Flower Description: Rich, deep red single to semi-double blooms with slightly darker undertones. Flowers are 2.5–3 inches wide and held evenly across the canopy. Color reads darker and more saturated than many red Encores.
Bloom Time: Heavy spring bloom with repeat flowering in summer and fall.
Fall Color: Evergreen; may bronze slightly in cooler weather.
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:
Front-of-border plantings; mass plantings; low evergreen hedge; patio-edge plantings; foundation accents; container plantings; small-space gardens.
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.
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Robx1’
Common Name: Encore® Azalea Autumn Lily®
Mature Height and Width:
2.5–3′ tall × 3–3.5′ wide
Growth Habit: Compact, rounded evergreen shrub with dense branching and a slightly refined mound. Moderate growth rate. Naturally forms a low, uniform structure but should not appear tightly clipped.
Foliage Description: Small, elliptic dark green evergreen leaves with fine texture. Foliage may develop subtle bronze tones in cooler weather in Zones 6–7.
Flower Description: Pure white single blooms with a soft, clean appearance and faint yellow-green throats. Flowers are approximately 2.5–3 inches wide and appear bright against dark foliage.
Bloom Time: Heavy spring bloom with repeat flowering in summer and fall.
Fall Color: Evergreen; may bronze slightly in winter but retains structure year-round.
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 massing; patio-edge plantings; courtyard gardens; mixed evergreen borders; formal white garden schemes; container plantings in protected sites.
Deer Resistance: Low to Moderate
Azaleas are frequently browsed by deer, especially flower buds and tender new growth. Protection is recommended in moderate to heavy deer pressure areas in Zones 6–7.
Good — this one needs to read as the bold, larger-scale Encore so it doesn’t blend with the 3′ compact types.
SECTION 1 — Professional Plant Specifications
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Robzam’
Common Name: Encore® Azalea Autumn Majesty®
Mature Height and Width:
4–5′ tall × 4–5′ wide
Growth Habit: Larger, upright-rounded evergreen shrub with a broader, more substantial presence than compact Encore selections. Naturally full with layered branching and moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Small, elliptic dark green evergreen leaves with fine texture. Foliage remains dense and attractive year-round and may develop light bronze tones in winter in Zones 6–7.
Flower Description: Large, semi-double to double blooms in bright lavender-purple with deeper pink-purple centers. Flowers are fuller and slightly larger than many compact Encore types.
Bloom Time: Heavy spring bloom with repeat flowering in summer and fall.
Fall Color: Evergreen; may bronze slightly in cooler weather but maintains structure.
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 anchor shrub; mass plantings; larger front-yard plantings; mixed evergreen borders; patio-edge focal plant; informal low hedge; seasonal color structure in medium-scale landscapes.
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.
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Conlep’
Common Name: Encore® Azalea Autumn Princess®
Mature Height and Width:
3–4′ tall × 3–4′ wide
Growth Habit: Compact, rounded evergreen shrub with a balanced, softly layered structure. Moderate growth rate. Naturally refined but not rigid; maintains a neat presence without appearing clipped.
Foliage Description: Small, elliptic dark green evergreen leaves with fine texture. Foliage remains dense and attractive year-round and may develop light bronze tones in winter in Zones 6–7.
Flower Description: Clear medium pink single blooms with a slightly darker pink throat. Flowers are moderately sized (approximately 2.5–3 inches wide) and lighter in tone than deeper pink Encore selections.
Bloom Time: Heavy spring bloom with repeat flowering in summer and fall.
Fall Color: Evergreen; may bronze lightly in cooler weather.
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 seasonal color; patio-edge plantings; mixed evergreen borders; small-scale landscape accents; 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.
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Conlec’
Common Name: Encore® Azalea Autumn Royalty®
Mature Height and Width:
3–4′ tall × 3–4′ wide
Growth Habit: Compact, rounded evergreen shrub with dense branching and a balanced, layered structure. Moderate growth rate. Naturally forms a refined mound but should not appear clipped or geometric.
Foliage Description: Small, elliptic dark green evergreen leaves with fine texture. Foliage remains dense year-round and may develop light bronze undertones in cooler weather in Zones 6–7.
Flower Description: Single rich royal purple blooms with subtle darker centers. Flowers are approximately 2.5–3 inches wide and held evenly across the canopy. Color is deeper and cooler-toned than pink Encore selections.
Bloom Time: Heavy spring bloom with repeat flowering in summer and fall.
Fall Color: Evergreen; may bronze slightly 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; mass plantings; patio-edge accents; mixed evergreen borders; courtyard gardens; low seasonal hedge; front-of-border color anchor.
Deer Resistance: Low to Moderate
Azaleas are frequently browsed by deer, particularly flower buds and tender new growth. Protection is recommended in moderate to heavy deer pressure areas in Zones 6–7.
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.
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Roblet’
Common Name: Encore® Azalea Autumn Sunburst®
Mature Height and Width:
3–4′ tall × 3–4′ wide
Growth Habit: Compact, rounded evergreen shrub with a slightly upright center and softly layered branching. Moderate growth rate. Forms a structured but not rigid mound.
Foliage Description: Small, elliptic dark green evergreen leaves with fine texture. Foliage may develop subtle bronze undertones in cooler weather.
Flower Description: Semi-double blooms in bright pink with crisp white margins (bi-color pattern). Petal edging is irregular and varies slightly bloom-to-bloom. Flowers are 2.5–3 inches wide and moderately full.
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 sun.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 6–9
Notable Landscape Uses:
Foundation plantings; mass plantings; front-of-border seasonal color; patio-edge plantings; courtyard gardens; mixed evergreen borders; container use in protected settings.
Deer Resistance: Low to Moderate
Azaleas are frequently browsed by deer, particularly flower buds and tender new growth. Protection is recommended in moderate to heavy deer pressure areas in Zones 6–7.
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.
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Tradition’
Common Name: Tradition Azalea (Pink)
Mature Height and Width: 4–6′ tall × 4–6′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright to broadly rounded evergreen shrub with moderate density. Slightly taller and more open than dwarf Encore types, forming a natural, softly structured mound over time. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Medium-sized elliptic dark green evergreen leaves with a slightly glossy surface. Foliage may develop bronze to burgundy tones in winter in Zones 6–7.
Flower Description: Large, single to semi-double bright pink flowers with a deeper pink to red blotch on upper petals. Blooms are showy and abundant in spring, with broad petals creating a bold display.
Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
Fall Color: Evergreen; foliage may bronze in winter but does not exhibit traditional fall color.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best flowering with 4–6 hours of direct sun.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 6–9
Notable Landscape Uses:
Foundation plantings; mass plantings; woodland garden edges; slope plantings; focal shrub in mixed borders; larger courtyard plantings; seasonal spring color anchor in residential landscapes.
Deer Resistance: Low to Moderate
Azaleas are frequently browsed by deer, especially tender new growth and flower buds. Protection is recommended in areas with moderate to heavy deer pressure in Zones 6–7.