{"product_id":"autumn-starburst-encore-azalea","title":"Autumn Starburst Encore Azalea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe new Autumn Starburst® Encore® Azalea is an azalea you won't regret planting! Encore Starburst produces \u003cstrong\u003ebicolor coral pink blossoms with bold white margins\u003c\/strong\u003e. These gorgeous flowers emerge in the greatest numbers during a massive initial spring bloom. Afterward, they will\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eproduce 2-3 more slightly smaller reblooms before the onset of winter. Warmer zones have the potential to see even more bloom cycles!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Autumn Starburst \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantsbymail.com\/collections\/encore-azalea\"\u003eEncore Azalea\u003c\/a\u003e produces glossy and rounded oval leaves. This \u003cstrong\u003ebright green foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e remains evergreen all year long. Therefore, your landscape will never be bare with this azalea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this pink and white blooming azalea in your landscape or garden as a specimen, accent, low hedge or foundation. Furthermore, it shines in container plantings, whether as a mixed container or a standalone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a mature size of \u003cstrong\u003e3 feet H x 3.5 feet W\u003c\/strong\u003e, this azalea is perfect for \u003cstrong\u003elow-maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Starburst \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEncore Azalea \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy from \u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones 6a-10b\u003c\/strong\u003e. Provide winter protection for the Autumn Starburst during its first couple of growing seasons to help ensure survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide\u003cstrong\u003e 4-6 hours of direct sun\u003c\/strong\u003e daily to ensure maximum blooms. Filtered sun all day can work, but ensure enough light is coming through. If not, you will have fewer blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the Autumn Starburst Encore Azalea in well-draining acidic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantsbymail.com\/products\/all-purpose-garden-soil-4-qt\"\u003esoil\u003c\/a\u003e for best results. Azaleas are prone to root rot, so be sure that your soil has good drainage to ensure long-term success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the first growing season of your new \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantsbymail.com\/collections\/azaleas\"\u003eAzalea\u003c\/a\u003e plant you will want to water regularly. 2-3 waterings per week is generally sufficient, with increased frequency needed in times of high heat and drought. During this establishment period, check regularly to ensure that your plants are neither drying out or staying soggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertilize with an acidic plant \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantsbymail.com\/collections\/fertilizer\"\u003efertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e in spring once the threat of frost has passed. Moreover, regular fertilizer applications will help to encourage increased blooming and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eCheck out a few other popular reblooming azalea selections: the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantsbymail.com\/products\/autumn-fire-encore-azalea\"\u003eAutumn Fire Encore Azalea\u003c\/a\u003e, \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-angel-encore-azalea\"\u003eAutumn Angel Encore Azalea\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","brand":"Encore Azalea","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":47161927827677,"sku":"80701","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":47161927860445,"sku":"80702","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":47161927893213,"sku":"80703","price":61.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/3464\/2872\/files\/Autumn_Starburst_Clipped_w_Tag_1.jpg?v=1767057276","url":"https:\/\/gardeningwithcreekside.com\/products\/autumn-starburst-encore-azalea","provider":"Creekside Nursery, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}