Autumn Twist Encore Azalea
Rhododendron hybrid ‘Conlep’ PP12133
Plant Details
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 6b-9b   Find Your Zone
Plant Type:Â Evergreen Flowering ShrubÂ
Height at Maturity:Â 4.5′
Width at Maturity:Â 4.5′
Spacing:Â 4′ apart for solid hedge; 8’+ apart for space between plants
Growth Habit / Form:Â Bushy, Dense, Mounding, Upright
Growth Rate:Â Moderate
Flower Color:Â Â White and Purple Striped, All White, All Purple
Flower Size:Â Medium, Â 3″
Flowering Period:Â Mid-Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Mid-Fall
Flower Type:Â Single
Fragrant Flowers:Â No
Foliage Color:Â Dark Green, Purple tinted in Winter
Fragrant Foliage:Â No
Sun Needs:Â Full Sun or Mostly Sun, Morning Sun with Dappled or Afternoon Shade, All Day Filtered Sun, Morning Shade with Evening Sun
Water Needs:Â Â Average, Lower when established
Soil Type:Â Â Clay (amended), Loam, Sandy (amended), SiltÂ
Soil Moisture / Drainage:Â Well Drained Moist
Soil pH:Â 5.0 – 6.5 (Acid to Slightly Acid)
Maintenance / Care:Â Low, Average
Attracts:Â Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Visual Attention
Resistances:Â Deer Resistance –Â more info, Drought (when well established), Clay Soil (heavy clay should be amended), Heat, Humidity, Sun
Description
In 1998, the release of the first reblooming Encore Azalea changed the Azalea world forever. Since then, over 30 Encore varieties have been released. When provided enough sunlight (6 or more hours per day) all varieties bloom in spring and then repeat summer into fall.Â
One of if not the most popular of the Encore Azalea Series, and the most cold hardy, Autumn Twist produces an abundance of very large and eye-catching 3 to 3.5-inch diameter white blooms with purple stripes and freckles on the petals in spring, summer, and fall against dark green foliage. The large arrow-shaped leaves are very similar in appearance to the ‘Formosa’ Southern Indica Azalea. Looks great planted with Autumn Royalty Encore Azalea. Butterflies love the flowers and blooming branches can be cut for use to create stunning indoor floral arrangements.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing to 5 feet tall and 5 feet wide, Â Autumn Twist Encore Azalea is a perfect choice for groupings, mass plantings, mid-size hedges or an accent in landscape borders and home foundation plantings. It is also a fine selection for growing in large containers and pots, which can be strategically placed to dress up decks, patios, porches, and other outdoor living spaces. Because they like sun to part shade, Encores do quite well under tall trees and in woodland borders.
Suggested Spacing:Â 4 feet apart for solid hedge; 8 feet or more apart for space between plants
Note: For our customers who live and garden north of USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b, where this Encore Azalea variety is not winter hardy outdoors, you can enjoy it in containers that can be moved indoors during winter and placed back outside when temperatures warm up in spring.
Growing Preferences
We’ve been growing Encore Azaleas in our gardens since they were first released in the 1990’s and can say with confidence that when planted right, and in the right spot, Encore Azaleas are among the easiest azaleas easy to grow.Â
Soil:Â When planted in the ground, Encore Azaleas adapt well to most soil types. In general, like all other azaleas, the Encores prefer an organically rich, moist but well-drained acidic soil. Constantly soggy or wet soil is problematic for azaleas. Heavy clay, quick-draining sand, or otherwise poor soils are best amended with organic matter or other soil amendments to provide sufficient nutrients, better soil drainage, and/or moisture retention.Â
In containers, a 50/50 blend of professional potting mix and potting soil is suggested. Make sure the pot has a hole(s) in the bottom that allow for sufficient drainage. As mentioned above, Encore Azaleas do not like a constantly soggy soil.
Sun:Â Encore Azaleas will grow in sun or part shade. For best flowering and reblooming, we recommend at least 4 hours or more of direct sunlight per day. All-day lightly filtered sun, such as under tall trees, is okay. In regions that experience very hot summers with intense sunlight, Encore Azaleas might appreciate a break from direct sun during the mid afternoon hours.
Helpful Articles
Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Encore Azaleas
- Planting Encore Azaleas
- Pruning Encore Azaleas
- Fertilizing Encore Azaleas
- Watering Encore Azaleas
- The Most Cold Tolerant Encore Azaleas
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Azaleas arrived quickly, were packaged very well and in great condition. Would definitely order again!——————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
As always , plants arrived in perfect condition , have them in the ground and providing plenty of TLC . If you good people change your name, you could use Pristine Perfection Plants ( LOL ) , y’all have a good day ….—————————————————-That’s a great name!! I love it!! Thanks for the kind words and awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Plant arrived packaged very well and timely. The plant even had a fall bloom on it. Highly recommend WIlson Bros.———————————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I planted 3 Autumn Twist azaleas 3 months ago and then last week decided that I needed another one to make the garden look more balanced. My azalea arrived quickly, in perfect condition and to my surprise, it was the same size as the ones that had been in the ground for 3 months! It is healthy and tall and looks like it was planted at the same time as the other azaleas. Very pleased with my purchase.——————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Excellent product and service. This and all items I have ordered from Wilson Brothers have arrived reasonably promptly and in excellent condition. All such items have genuinely been container grown plants that have obviously be well cared for, well propagated, and well developed. I am reluctant to buy plants online because often the plants are not in good condition and, all too often, not really container grown. They are really field grown plants that have been dug up, had their roots hacked off, and shoved in a pot for mailing. But, I have never had a bad experience with Wilson Bro’s and will continue to order from it for plant I don’t readily find locally.——————————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I bought 4 and all arrived in good condition and packed well. I planted them and they still look good after 2 weeks.———————————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Purchased the Autumn Twist Encore Azalea 6-Pack, again! Since the first order came perfectly, I re-ordered…homerun again! Perfect Plants, Professional Packaging, arrived next day by 2 pm. It is a pleasure dealing with such a professional and caring Nursery, Wilson Brothers, Thank You again, again, and again…my 3rd order to date, and each one has been perfect.——————————————————-Wow! Thanks for the photo! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
These azaleas arrived very well packaged and so far they are doing great and putting on new growth. Waiting for the blooms.———————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
My order was received, and i was so amazed at how big and well packed it was. It was perfect, when i was a kid growing up my mother had one of these at the end of the driveway, i have searched over the years for one and i have found it, Thank You so much, this has made my day. Great to do business with.———————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Arrived in great condition looking very healthy as usual for Wilson Brothers. Looking forward to the blooming season.———————————————–We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
I’ve never seen plants packed so well for shipment. We all know how carriers don’t care which way the arrow is written on the box, they do what they want. These azaleas were packed perfectly in their boxes., which tells me they come from a quality nursery that cares about each and every plant. It took me more than a week to finally get them in the ground, but I already have blooming flowers. I’ve already ordered more plants from WIlson Bros.——————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review and the kind words! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I ordered 4 Encore Autumn Twist azaleas- the price was right, the order arrived quickly and the azaleas were packed to protect the plants. The plants looked great-I planted them the day they arrived. And I expect them to be healthy and grow well into 2021. Thank you for the great service !——————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
The plants came packaged beautifully. I got them quickly and they are doing great. No blooms yet, but lots of buds. Can’t wait to see this plant in action. I have recently bought some more plants because of the service and condition of these plants. I would definitely recommend you to all my friends.————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Looks good even after a shipping snafu which said it shipped June 8th.————————————————Sorry about a shipping problem, but we are happy you are pleased with your purchase! Beth | WBG
Our order was received timely. The plants, larger than expected, were packaged securely, transporting well. They are doing well after planting. Thank you!————————————–Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG
Quick shop, great condition!———————–We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG 🙂
Thank you and your team. We are very pleased with our order. This is our first online purchase. We miss coming to the nursery, been coming since 1995. Glad to see your quality hasn’t suffered.———————————Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG 🙂
Autumn twist azalea
Enjoyed gorgeous blooms
Green healthy plant——————————-So glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG
Enjoyed gorgeous blooms
Green healthy plant——————————-So glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG
Healthy plants. They appear more of a pink shade than a purple shade.———————————–Hi Lisa, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Autumn Twist Encore Azalea. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Sometimes the bloom colors are different according to fertilization and those have been in pots, give them some Azalea Food according to directions and once they get more established they will more than likely be more purple. 🙂
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
I ordered 5 of these and they came well protected and in great shape, looking forward to many years of beautiful blooms in my garden.——————————–WBG Reply: Hi Myra, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Autumn Twist Encore Azalea. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
Seems to be adapting well to its new home. Lots of green leaves.———————–WBG Reply: Hi Wendy, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Autumn Twist Encore Azalea. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
I was fortunate enough to stumble on Wilson Bros. Site. I’ve personally heard From Brent as to questions I’ve asked. Spencer, their general manager also has personally communicated with me as to proper care of my new Azaleas. As a business owner I appreciate the personal touch they give to assure the best care of Azaleas. All of my Azaleas traveled clear across the country wrapped expertly to insure they arrived at my door in excellent condition. I am absolutely pleased with all eighteen plants. I highly recommend purchasing your garden beauties from Wilson Bros. Now to figure out how to get rid of the jackrabbits that also thoroughly enjoy Wilson Bros Azaleas. ————————– WBG Reply: Hi Amber – It was our pleasure to serve you and we certainly appreciate your review of the Encore Azaleas and all the compliments! It makes everything we do even more with the while. Hope you enjoy these beauties for years to come. Regarding the rabbits, maybe try a repellent to keep the rabbits away. Here’s a link to an article in our website you can copy and paste into your browser that provides a homemade remedy for repelling rabbits and deer…https://www.wilsonbrosgardens.com/homemade-deer-rabbit-repellent.html. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can help you with. We’re at your service! – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens
Love it; it’s growing well. It arrived promptly, safely, packaged well. In good order.
I expect it will be beautiful soon! ——— WBG RESPONSE: Thanks so much for taking the time to provide us and visitors to Wilson Bros Gardens with your review. Glad to here the Azalea arrived arrived safely and in good order. Let us know if there’s anything else we can help you with! Brent Wilson | Wilson Bros Gardens
I expect it will be beautiful soon! ——— WBG RESPONSE: Thanks so much for taking the time to provide us and visitors to Wilson Bros Gardens with your review. Glad to here the Azalea arrived arrived safely and in good order. Let us know if there’s anything else we can help you with! Brent Wilson | Wilson Bros Gardens
The delivery was on time and the Autumn Twist Azalea was very dense with foliage and very healthy and beautiful. Definitely will be ordering more plants from Wilson Bros Gardens in the future. ———– WBG RESPONSE: Thanks so much for taking the time to provide us and future visitors to Wilson Bros Gardens with your review. Glad the delivery was on time and that you’re happy with the quality of the azalea. Let us know if there’s anything else we can help you with in the future. We’re at your service. Plant long and prosper!
Brent Wilson
Wilson Bros Gardens
Brent Wilson
Wilson Bros Gardens
Plant arrived in excellent condition and looks like it’s ready to bloom.
I could not find any Encore Azaleas for sale anywhere near where I live – so I went online and found this one for sale by Wilson Bros Gardens. Before ordering, I called them for more information about these bushes – and asked if it will survive in the climate where I live – Southwest Pennsylvania. I was told that since we have very cold winters, I will need to protect it during the winter months – at least for the first few years until it is well established. The Encore Azalea arrived at my house in absolutely perfect condition – unbelievable! I planted it as directed – and it looks gorgeous. Thank you so much!

















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