This interesting, compact evergreen shrub is bathed in clusters of beautiful purple and white striped blooms that will emerge all season; an excellent choice to mass in groupings as a focal point of the garden; must have rich acidic soil.Encore® Autumn Twist™ Azalea is bathed in stunning clusters of lightly-scented purple trumpet-shaped flowers with white overtones and pink spots at the ends of the branches from late spring to early fall. It has dark green foliage. The glossy narrow leaves remain dark green throughout the winter. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
Water well for the first year for the plant to fully establish and become more drought tolerant. Top up water in dry periods.
It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth, but will die in standing water. It is very fussy about its soil conditions and must have rich, acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the leaves in alkaline soils.
This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers.
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