Rhododendron, Encore Azalea 'Autumn Embers'

Rhododendron

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Scarlet (dark red)
Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Height
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Shrubs
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
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Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
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Other Details
Other details
Evergreen
Seed Collecting
Category
From softwood cuttings
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Patented
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Red Bay, Alabama

Benton, Arkansas

Hayward, California

Gainesville, Florida

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Alexandria, Louisiana

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Abingdon, Maryland

Kansas City, Missouri

Indian Trail, North Carolina

Morehead City, North Carolina

Conway, South Carolina

Easley, South Carolina

Greenville, South Carolina

Rock Hill, South Carolina

Summerville, South Carolina

Lafayette, Tennessee

Willis, Texas

Puyallup, Washington

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Austin, TX (Zone 8b) | April 2008 | neutral

I just bought one of these Encore 'Autumn Embers' (10 gallon tub) at our local big box home store and nursery (Lowe's). The card says "...Read More

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Puyallup, WA (Zone 5a) | October 2003 | positive

Edgewood, Washington
What a great reblooming azalea. I have had it in a pot on the deck for a couple of years as a potted plant....Read More

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