Landscape Notes: Autumn Rouge Encore Azalea, Rhododendron ‘Conlea’, is a very useful evergreen shrub for foundation plantings, groupings, colorful hedges, and even in containers. This plant has many uses in the landscape! It produces pink blooms that are up to 2 inches in diameter. And with the dark green foliage the blooms stand out even brighter. Autumn Rouge Encore Azalea will produce blooms in spring, again in the summer, and through the fall. Enjoy the beauty of an Azalea over and over throughout the year!

Exposure/Culture: Autumn Rouge Encore Azalea, Rhododendron ‘Conlea’, prefers a well drained, moist soil that is acidic. Should be planted in full sun or partial shade areas. However, too much shade will diminish blooming. Pruning should be done after the first flowering in spring.