{"product_id":"encore-azalea-autumn-embers-1-gal-reblooming-evergreen-azalea-shrub-for-borders-hedges-containers","title":"Encore Azalea Autumn Embers 1 Gal. – Reblooming Evergreen Azalea Shrub for Borders, Hedges \u0026 Containers","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Autumn Embers Encore Azalea adds a bold splash of orange-red color to your landscape, with a reliable reblooming habit that spans spring, summer, and fall. This evergreen shrub delivers seasonal impact without the need for constant pruning, helping you achieve a vivid display with minimal effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eGrown to a compact yet graceful size, it reaches about 3 feet high and 3.5 feet wide, making it a versatile choice for low-maintenance hedges, borders, foundation plantings, or a striking accent in mixed beds. Its natural, rounded growth habit keeps a neat silhouette year round, while the glossy green foliage stays evergreen across cool winters and warm summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eSeasonal Color and Foliage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eExpect a dramatic spring bloom that sets the tone for the season, followed by additional blooms through summer and fall. The blooms sit atop fresh foliage that emerges a light green in spring and matures to a rich, glossy green by mid-season. The combination of vibrant color and evergreen leaves provides visual interest in every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eCare and Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis Encore Azalea is bred for cold hardiness and a naturally rounded habit, enhancing its suitability for a variety of garden styles. It is described as low maintenance, with a partial-sun tolerance that supports healthy growth in many residential landscapes. And because it requires no deadheading, you can enjoy color without extra work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThrives in USDA zones 6 to 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMature size approximately 3 ft H by 3.5 ft W\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEvergreen foliage provides year-round interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLow maintenance with minimal pruning needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBlooms in spring, then reblooms through summer and fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePartial sun; ideal for containers, landscapes, and accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpacing guidance: 36 to 42 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eIdeal Uses and Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWhether you’re landscaping a hedge, lining a border, or creating a focal point, Autumn Embers adapts to many roles. It performs well as a foundation plant, a mass planting for color blocks, or a container specimen that brightens entryways and patios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLow-maintenance hedges and borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAccent plant for entryways and patios\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFoundation plantings that stay colorful year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eContainer gardening for small spaces or urban yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNotes: Plants are trimmed at shipment to promote health, and the botanical name is Autumn Embers Rhododendron ‘Conleb’. With its compact elegance and vibrant blooms, this Encore Azalea offers a reliable palette of color and texture for many garden designs, without promising guaranteed results—color and growth depend on conditions, care, and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What care does Encore Azalea Autumn Embers require?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Low-maintenance shrub with partial sun; blooms spring through fall; no deadheading needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What are common uses and size for this Encore Azalea?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Mature size about 3 ft high by 3.5 ft wide; ideal for hedges, borders, accents, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Encore Azalea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48189241917684,"sku":"B01N4TAMH2","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/6652\/0820\/files\/encore-azalea-autumn-embers-1gal-bloom-closeup.jpg?v=1778389259","url":"https:\/\/www.cerapatiogarden.com\/products\/encore-azalea-autumn-embers-1-gal-reblooming-evergreen-azalea-shrub-for-borders-hedges-containers","provider":"Cera Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}