Azalea Encore Autumn Lily, 3 Gallon, White Flowering Evergreen Shrub

Autumn Lily Encore Azalea is a dense mid-sized evergreen azalea shrub with small dark green leaves that turn purple-bronze in winter. Velvety 3-inch white flowers, which on rare occasions may have soft purple stripes, bloom first inmid-spring and reblooms into fall. A very versatile plant that preferspartialsun with acidic rich, well-drained soils. Azaleas are excellentpollinationandbutterfly attractors. 'Autumn Lily’ is one of the most cold-hardy azaleas available and has improved sun tolerance.Type: ShrubHeight: 4’ - 5’Spread: 3’ - 4’Spacing: 4’USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 - 10Culture: Full Sun, Part SunBloom Color: WhiteSeason of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-RoundMAINTENANCE NEEDS: A low maintenance plant. Moderate water needs, properly drained soils is a must to avoid root rot. Mulch helps to keep roots from drying out. Keep away from drip lines of the walnut family. Acidify soils as needed (PH range of 5 to 6.5) Can use sulfur or iron sulfate to lower ph, and lime or limestone to raise PH. Southern climates with excessive humidity are more prone to powdery mildew, twig blights, and rust. LANDSCAPE USES: Containers, Woodland Gardens, Mass or Specimen Plantings,Borders, Foundation Plantings, Hedges.COMPANION PLANTS: Azalea, Carex, Red Leaf HibiscusIMAGE: https://www.encoreazalea.com/the-collection*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown

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• Beautiful Blooming Cycle: Velvety 3-inch white flowers bloom first in mid-spring and rebloom into fall, with occasional soft purple stripes adding unique character
• Cold-Hardy Evergreen Shrub: One of the most cold-hardy azaleas available with improved sun tolerance, featuring small dark green leaves that turn purple-bronze in winter
• Mature Size and Growth: Dense mid-sized shrub reaches 4 to 5 feet in height with a 3 to 4 foot spread, suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 6 through 10
• Wildlife Attraction: Excellent pollination and butterfly attractor that brings natural beauty and beneficial insects to your garden throughout multiple seasons
• Planting Requirements: Prefers partial sun with acidic rich, well-drained soils for optimal growth and continuous blooming performance