Encore® Azalea Autumn Sunburst®

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.