Encore azalea 'Autumn Royalty'

Rhododendron Encore® ‘Autumn Royalty’ is a spectacular reblooming azalea that provides rich color from spring through fall. This vigorous evergreen shrub is celebrated for its large, semi-double flowers in purplish-pink color, creating a dramatic display against its glossy dark green foliage.

The main flush of bloom appears in spring, when the plant becomes covered in vibrant purplish-pink blossoms. Unlike traditional azaleas, ‘Autumn Royalty’ continues to flower intermittently through summer and produces another impressive show of color in autumn, extending the azalea season for months.

Growing 4–5 feet tall and wide, this rounded, well-branched shrub is ideal for foundation plantings, mixed borders, woodland gardens, and containers. Its evergreen foliage provides year-round structure and remains attractive even when the plant is not in bloom.

‘Autumn Royalty’ thrives in partial shade but tolerates more sun than many traditional azaleas when given adequate moisture. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil enriched with organic matter and benefits from regular watering during establishment.