{"product_id":"autumn-carnation-encore-azalea","title":"Autumn Carnation Encore Azalea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Autumn Carnation® Encore® Azalea promises to bring bounties of beautiful blooms to your landscape and\/or garden! The Autumn Carnation produces \u003cstrong\u003erich semi-double, pink blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e that have a delicately ruffled appearance to them. Blooms first appear in spring in an impressive display. Afterward, this Encore Azalea will continue the show by \u003cstrong\u003ereblooming\u003c\/strong\u003e in summer and fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eye-catching pink azalea blossoms rest atop \u003cstrong\u003eshimmering vivid green foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e. New growth emerges a bright green before maturing to a deep green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow big do \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantsbymail.com\/collections\/azaleas\"\u003eAzaleas \u003c\/a\u003eget? The Autumn Carnation Encore Azalea is an intermediate sized Encore Azalea, and reaches a mature size of \u003cstrong\u003e4.5' H x 4' W!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry this pink blooming azalea as a foundation planting, accent, border, hedge, or container plant. However you use it, you really can't go wrong!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is \u003cstrong\u003enaturally compact\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003erounded growth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Therefore, pruning is traditionally unnecessary with this \u003cstrong\u003elow-maintenance \u003c\/strong\u003evariety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Carnation Encore Azalea Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy from \u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones 6-10\u003c\/strong\u003e. Furthermore, the Autumn Carnation is one of the most\u003cstrong\u003e cold-hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e Azaleas around and is capable of surviving down to -5° F when established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide \u003cstrong\u003e4-6 hours \u003c\/strong\u003eof sun daily for proper blooming. Morning sun is preferable, as intense afternoon sun can stress the plant. Less than 4 hours of sun can result in decreased blooms and less dense foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Autumn Carnation Encore Azalea, like most azaleas, prefers slightly acidic, rich \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantsbymail.com\/products\/all-purpose-garden-soil-4-qt\"\u003esoil\u003c\/a\u003e with good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly for the first growing season, 2-3 times per week in average weather conditions. During the second growing season, water 1-2 times per week. This will help your Encore Carnation to produce deep roots which will help ensure its success in the long run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertilize in early spring with a balanced, acidic plant \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantsbymail.com\/collections\/fertilizer\"\u003efertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e. Reapply fertilizer again in early summer to promote faster plant growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eTake a look at two other popular Encore Azalea varieties, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantsbymail.com\/products\/autumn-bonfire-encore-azalea\"\u003eAutumn Bonfire Encore Azalea\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantsbymail.com\/products\/autumn-twist-encore-azalea\"\u003eAutumn Twist Encore Azalea\u003c\/a\u003e, or check out the rest of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantsbymail.com\/collections\/encore-azalea\"\u003eEncore Azalea Collection\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplementary Reading:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantsbymail.com\/blogs\/plant-care-guides\/how-and-when-to-fertilize-encore-azaleas\"\u003eHow and When to Fertilize Encore Azaleas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantsbymail.com\/blogs\/faqs\/when-do-encore-azaleas-bloom\"\u003eWhen Do Encore Azaleas Bloom?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantsbymail.com\/blogs\/plant-care-guides\/when-to-prune-encore-azaleas\"\u003eWhen to Prune Encore Azaleas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantsbymail.com\/blogs\/plant-recommendations\/the-encore-azalea-online-buyers-guide\"\u003eThe Encore Azalea Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantsbymail.com\/blogs\/landscaping-ideas\/planting-encore-azaleas-in-the-landscape\" title=\"Planting Tips - Encore Azaleas\"\u003eHow to Plant Encore Azaleas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Encore Azalea","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":47161924813021,"sku":"80391","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":47161924845789,"sku":"80392","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":47161924878557,"sku":"80393","price":61.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/3464\/2872\/files\/Autumn_Carnation_Pink_Azalea_Clipped.jpg?v=1767057101","url":"https:\/\/gardeningwithcreekside.com\/products\/autumn-carnation-encore-azalea","provider":"Creekside Nursery, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}