Encore Hybrid Azaleas

All Azaleas fall into the Rhododendron family!
These are the recent hybrids of Azaleas that offer showy flowers during both spring and fall.
Azalea bushes thrive under the partial, filtered shade of pine, hickory and Oak, along with companion dogwood trees and camellia shrubs. Azalea plants prefer grown in partial shade ( 4 to 6 hours of sun but not during mid day ), and when planted next to buildings, the north side offers protection from cold damage. The flowers of the azalea plant last longer in filtered pine tree shade because of the cooling effect. Pine tree straw, pine cones, and pine tree bark make excellent mulch under azaleas because it both cools and acidifies the soil. When planting azalea bushes, the shrub should be put into a landscaped hole containing 1/2 soil & 1/2 organic matter, such as peat moss, leaf gro or pine bark. Azalea plants are very shallow rooted and do not do well in compacted or heavy clay soils.

Azaleas love acidic soils, and a pH of 4.5 to 5.5 is perfect for vigorous growth. Watering may be essential if significant rainfall does not occur over two week period and fertilizing is usually not recommended. Fertilizer can burn the tender fibrous roots and may even kill the plant. If yellowing occurs in the leaves or leaf veins, Iron or Magnesium (Epsom salts) can correct the situation. NEVER put lime on an Azalea plant, not only is it wasting money, it can kill the plant. Healthy Azaleas have bright green glossy leaves in the summer. If the leaves are dull green above and reddening below, that may signal phosphorous deficiency. It is ok to put a water soluble phosphorous fertilizer on the plant but AVOID NITROGEN! Lacewing and spider mites can sometimes be a problem on azaleas. Pruning should be done immediately after blooming to ensure good bloom the following season.
Azalea shrubs are propagated easily by taking a cutting about 8 inches long and placing the cut end about 2 inches deep in sand. These cuttings may root within a week during June and July, and the plant may grow another foot tall before being ready to be planted permanently. The stunning Encore Azaleas originated from horticulturalis Robert E. Lee working with a cultivar of Oldhamii Azalea which originated in Taiwan and is known to bloom most of the summer. This is a very summarized version of the fascinating story of how one person turned an obscure plant into one of the most popular series of garden plant hybrids in the southeast and Mid Atlantic U.S.

* photos taken on Aug 14 2015 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Feb 26 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Oct 17 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Sep 15 2020 in Columbia, MD

Azalea x conlee 'Autumn Amethyst'
A fast growing, dense, rounded to spreading, evergreen shrub, reaching a maximum size of 4 x 4 feet in 6 years, eventually to 6 x 6 feet. Some records include: average growth rate - 1 foot.
The elliptical leaves are up to 2.2 x 0.8 inches in size.
The single, soft purple flowers, up to 2.2 inches across, are borne during early spring, mid summer then profusely during late autumn.

* photos taken on Nov 28 2016 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Nov 30 2016 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Apr 20 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 17 2017 in Columbia, MD

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* photos taken on Oct 17 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 9 2019 in Columbia, MD

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* photos taken on May 18 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Sep 26 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 11 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Nov 3 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 20 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Oct 29 2022 in Columbia, MD

Azalea x conlee 'Autumn Angel'
Fast growing, dense and rounded in habit, reaching up to 3 x 3 feet in 6 years, eventually to 5 x 4 feet. The average growth rate is about 8 inches per year.
The elliptical leaves are up to 2.5 x 0.8 inches in size. The foliage is glossy, deep green.
The pure white flowers, up to 3.5 ( rarely over 3 ) inches wide, are borne during mid-spring, then again from mid-summer until autumn frost.

* photo taken on Sep 15 2011 in Howard Co, MD

* photos taken on June 7 2015 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Jun 5 2016 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Aug 21 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Oct 17 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 25 2018 in Columbia, MD

Azalea x conlee 'Autumn Belle'
A fast growing, dense, upright, rounded, evergreen shrub, reaching up to 3 x 4 feet in 6 years, eventually to 6 x 6 feet. The typical growth rare is 1 foot per year.
The elliptical leaves are up to 2 x 1.2 inches in size. The foliage is bright green.
The ruffled, semi-double flowers, up to 3 ( rarely over 2.5 ) inches across, are white and pink. The flowers appear during a period lasting up to 3 weeks during late spring, then repeat late summer until autumn frost.

* photo taken on Sep 3 2012 in Columbia, MD

Azalea x conlee 'Autumn Bonfire'
Fast growing but compact, reaching up to 1.5 x 1.5 feet in 2 years, eventually to 3 x 3.5 feet.
The foliage is bright green. The obovate leaves are up to 2 x 1.1 inches in size.
The semi-double flowers, up to 2.5 inches wide, are scarlet-red.

* photos taken on Oct 18 2023 in Elkridge, MD

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Azalea x conlee 'Autumn Bravo'
A fast growing, upright, dense, rounded shrub, reaching up to 3 x 3 feet in 6 years, eventually to 5 x 5 feet. The typical growth rate is about 10 inches per year.
The oval leaves are up to 2 x 0.7 inches in size.
The fiery red, semi-double flowers, up to 2 inches wide, appear during mid-spring, repeating from mid-summer until autumn frosts.

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Azalea x conlee 'Autumn Carnation'
A fast growing, dense, upright and rounded shrub, reaching a maximum size of 6 x 5 feet. Some records include: 10 years - 4.5 x 4 feet ( avg ); fastest growth rate - 2 feet.
The elliptical leaves are up to 2.3 x 1.5 inches in size. The foliage is glossy, deep green.
The double flowers, up to 2.5 inches across, are rich pink. They appear during late spring, then repeat mid to late summer until autumn frost.

* photos taken on Oct 29 2018 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 4 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 7 2020 in Columbia, MD

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* photo taken on Oct 24 2020 in Ellicott City, MD

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* photos taken on May 3 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Oct 25 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Nov 12 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Sep 14 2023 in Columbia, MD

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* photos taken on Oct 18 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Oct 25 2023 in Columbia, MD

Azalea x conlee 'Autumn Carnival'
A fast growing, dense, rounded shrub, reaching up to 2 x 3 feet in 6 years, 3 x 4 feet in 10 years, eventually to 4 x 5 feet. The average growth rate is 8 inches per year but is often faster on vigorous growths
The elliptical leaves are up to 2.2 x 0.9 inches in size.
The semi-double flowers, up to 2.5 inches across, are intense mid-pink. This cultivar often also flowers profusely during summer.

* photo taken on Oct 6 2012 in Howard Co., MD

Azalea x conlee 'Autumn Embers'
A moderate to fast growing, dense, rounded to spreading, evergreen shrub, reaching a maximum size of 3 x 4 feet in 6 years, eventually to 5 x 6 feet. Some records include: fastest growth rate - 1 foot.
The foliage is deep green. THe elliptical leaves are up to 2.2 x 0.9 inches in size.
The very abundant, semi-double, intense, deep orange-red flowers, up to 3 inches across, are borne during spring,then late summer through fall.

* photo taken on Sep 15 2011 in Howard Co, MD





* photos taken on May 17 2012 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Oct 17 2014 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Apr 29 2016 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Oct 9 2024 in Columbia, MD

Azalea x conlee 'Autumn Fire'
A moderate growing, compact shrub, reaching up to 1.2 x 1.8 feet in 2 years, eventually to 2 x 2.5 feet.
The foliage is glossy deep green, turning to purplish-red during winter. The obovate leaves are up to 1.8 x 0.9 inches in size.
The showy, double flowers, up to 2.5 inches across, are intense deep red.

* photos taken on Sep 20 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Oct 12 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Dec 7 2022 in Columbia, MD

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* photo taken on July 13 2023 in Columbia, MD

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Azalea x conlee 'Autumn Lilac'
A moderate to fast growing, dense, upright, rounded shrub, reaching up to 3 x 3 feet in 2 years, eventually to 5 x 4 feet. The average growth rate is about 8 inches per year.
The elliptical leaves are up to 2 x 0.8 inches in size.
The single, lilac flowers are up to 3.2 inches across. They appear for up to 3 weeks during mid-spring, then repeat during late summer until autumn frost. The flowers attract butterflies.

* photo taken on Sep 15 2011 in Howard Co, MD

* photo taken on Oct 15 2023 in Howard Co., MD

Azalea x conlee 'Autumn Lily'
Vigorous and upright, reaching up to 1.8 x 2 feet in 2 years, eventually to 5 x 4 feet. This Azalea is great interspersed with Autumn Carnatian in use for hedging.
The elliptical leaves, up to 3 x 1.1 inches in size, are deep green.
The abundant, large, white ( sometimes with random purple stripes ) blooms, are up to 3 inches wide. The flowers attract butterflies.
Hardy zones 6a to 9, this is one of the most cold hardy of the Encore Azaleas.

* photos taken on June 22 2020 in Ellicott City, MD

* photo taken on Sep 20 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Aug 13 2023 in Elkridge, MD

* photo taken on Oct 27 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Nov 12 2024 in Columbia, MD

Azalea x conlee 'Autumn Monarch'
A fast growing, upright, dense, rounded shrub, reaching up to 3 x 4 feet in 6 years, 5 x 5 feet in 10 years, eventually to 6 x 6 feet. Some records include: fastest growth rate - 2 feet.
The elliptical leaves are up to 2 x 0.8 inches in size. The foliage is bright green.
The showy, ruffled, semi-double flowers, up to 3 inches across, are intense orange-red. The flowers appear over a period of up to 3 weeks during late spring, then repeat from mid-summer until autumn frost.

* photo taken on Oct 6 2012 in Howard Co., MD

* photos taken on Oct 17 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 11 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 27 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Oct 18 2023 in Columbia, MD

Azalea x conlee 'Autumn Moonlight'
Vigorous, upright, dense and rounded, reaching up to 3 x 4 feet in 6 years, eventually to 5 x 4 feet. It often grows 12 inches per year on fertile sites.
The foliage is luxuriant bright green. The elliptical leaves are up to 1.9 x 0.9 inches in size.
The ruffled, semi-double, pure white ( with yellow throat ) flowers, up to 2.5 inches across, are borne during mid-spring and late summer until autumn frost.

* photo taken on Oct 6 2012 in Howard Co., MD

* photo taken on Sep 20 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Oct 3 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Oct 30 2018 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Aug 28 2023 in Elkridge, MD

Azalea x conlee 'Autumn Princess'
A fast growing, upright, dense, rounded, evergreen shrub, reaching up to 3 x 2 feet in 6 years and an eventual maximum size of 5 x 4 feet. Some records include: fastest growth rate - 2 feet.
The foliage turns burgundy-red during winter. The elliptical leaves are up to 2.5 x 0.9 inches in size.
The double, salmon-pink flowers, up to 3 inches across, are borne in dense clusters during spring then late summer through autumn.

* photo taken on Sep 15 2011 in Howard Co, MD



* photo taken on Oct 6 2012 in Howard Co., MD

Azalea x conlee 'Autumn Rouge'
A very fast growing, upright, dense, rounded shrub, reaching up to 4 x 3 feet in 6 years, 5 x 4.5 feet in 10 years, eventually to 8 x 5 feet. Some records include: fastest growth rate - 2 feet.
The elliptical leaves, up to 2.5 x 1.5 inches in size, are deep green.
The semi-double flowers, up to 3 ( rarely over 2 ) inches across, are deep reddish-pink. They appear during late spring, then repeat from late summer until autumn frost.

* photo taken on Sep 15 2011 in Howard Co, MD

* photo taken on Oct 21 2016 in Annapolis, MD

* photo taken on Nov 11 2016 in Annapolis, MD

* photo taken on Sep 20 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Oct 29 2018 in Annapolis, MD

* photo taken on Oct 30 2018 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Aug 24 2019 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 5 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Sep 12 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Oct 29 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Oct 18 2023 in Columbia, MD

Azalea x conlee 'Autumn Royalty'
A fast growing, upright, dense, rounded, evergreen shrub, reaching up to 3 x 4 feet in 6 years, 5 x 4.5 feet in 10 years, eventually to 8 x 6 feet. The average growth rate is about 1 foot per year.
The large, elliptical leaves, up to 2.7 x 1.2 inches in size, are deep green.
The single, rich purple flowers, up to 3.5 inches across, are borne mid spring, then again during late summer until autumn frosts.


* photo taken on Oct 18 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Oct 30 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Oct 21 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 25 2024 in Columbia, MD

Azalea x conlee 'Autumn Ruby'
A moderate growing ( up to 8 inches per year ), small, dense, rounded evergreen shrub, reaching up to 2 x 2 feet in 5 years and a maximum size of 4 x 5 ( rarely over 2.5 x 3 ) feet.
The luxuriant glossy foliage is bright green, later turning to deep green.
The abundant, intense deep reddish-pink flowers, up to 1.3 inches across, are borne during mid-spring and autumn.

* photos taken on Sep 2010 in Howard Co., MD


* photo taken on Sep 15 2011 in Howard Co, MD



Azalea x conlee 'Autumn Sangria'
A rapid growing, upright, rounded, dense shrub, reaching up to 4 x 3 feet in 6 years, eventually to 6 x 6 feet. The typical growth rare is 1 foot per year.
The elliptical leaves are up to 2.7 x 1.5 inches in size. The foliage is glossy deep green all year.
The very abundant, single, intense rose-pink flowers are up to 3.5 inches across, borne during mid-spring, mid-summer and again in early autumn.
The flowers are among the largest of all the Encore Azaleas, and attract butterflies.
Hardy zones 7 to 9. Heat tolerant and disease resistant.

* photos taken on Oct 27 2015 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 8 2016 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Nov 4 2016 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 8 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 13 2019 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 11 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Oct 11 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Oct 29 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 8 2024 in Columbia, MD

Azalea x conlee 'Autumn Sunburst'
Compact in habit, reaching up to 1.2 x 2.4 feet in 2 years, eventually to 3 x 4 feet in 10 years, eventually slighly more.
The elliptical leaves are up to 1.5 x 0.7 inches in size. The foliage is deep green.
Abundant, semi-double flowers, up to 2.5 inches wide, are coral-pink with a bold broad white border.

* photo taken on Sep 2 2021 in Howard Co., MD

* photos taken on Oct 3 2023 in Howard Co., MD

* photos taken on Oct 16 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Nov 6 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 13 2024 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Nov 12 2024 in Columbia, MD

Azalea x conlee 'Autumn Sundance'
A moderate to fast growing, dense, rounded, evergreen shrub, reaching up to 2 x 2 feet in 2 years, to 3.5 x 4 feet in 10 years, eventually to 4 x 4 feet.
The rich green foliage turns deep red during winter. The elliptical leaves are up to 2.8 x 1 inch in size.
The single flowers, up to 3 inches across, are deep pink.

* photos taken on Sep 26 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Sep 20 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Nov 10 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Oct 5 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Oct 15 2023 in Howard Co., MD

* photo taken on July 22 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Oct 29 2023 in Howard Co., MD

Azalea x conlee 'Autumn Sunset'
Moderate to fast growing, dense, upright-rounded in habit, reaching up to 3 x 2 feet in 6 years, eventually to 5 x 4 feet. Some records include: fastest growth rate - 1 foot.
The elliptical or oval leaves, up to 2.5 x 1.5 inches in size, are slightly hairy. The glossy deep green foliage turns to bronze-purple during winter.
The glowing, scarlet-red flowers, up to 2.5 inches wide, appear during mid to late spring, then repeating during late summer into mid-autumn.
Hardy zones 6 to 9 in full sun to partial shade. Heat tolerant.

* photos taken on May 1 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 20 2018 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 9 2019 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 11 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on May 19 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on May 17 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 12 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 16 2024 in Columbia, MD

Azalea x conlee 'Autumn Sweetheart'
A fast growing, dense, upright, rounded, evergreen shrub, reaching up to 3 x 2 feet in 6 years, eventually to 5 x 4 feet. Some records include: fastest growth rate - 1 foot. It makes a great foundation plant.
The elliptical leaves are up to 2.5 x 0.9 inches in size. The deep green foliage turns to yellowish-green during winter.
The single, soft pink ( blotched magenta ) flowers, up to 2.5 inches across, are borne late spring, then again from late summer until autumn frost.

* photo taken on Sep 2010 in Howard Co., MD

* photo taken on Sep 15 2011 in Howard Co, MD



Azalea x conlee 'Autumn Twist'
A vigorous, dense, upright, evergreen shrub, reaching up to 4 x 3 feet in 6 years, eventually to 6 x 6 feet.
The elliptical leaves are up to 2.7 x 1.2 inches in size.
The large, single, white ( with purple stripes and stamens ) flowers, up to 3 inches across, are borne during late spring, then again late summer until autumn frost. A few of the flowers may be all purple.

* photo taken on Sep 15 2011 in Howard Co, MD

* photos taken on May 8 2016 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 1 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 8 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 11 2020 in Columbia, MD

OTHER REPEAT BLOOM AZALEAS

Bloom-A-Thon Azaleas

Azalea 'Bloom-A-Thon Lavender'
A moderate growing, compact, medium-sized, evergreen shrub, reaching up to 1.8 x 1.3 feet in 2 years, eventually to 6 x 6 feet.
The elliptical leaves are up to 2.6 x 1 inches in size.
The intense lavender, large, flowers, up to 3 inches wide, are borne during mid spring, repeating mid-summer until autumn frost. It can bloom up to a total of 5 months in a year.
Hardy zones 6 to 9 ( tolerates -13 F ) in partial shade on fertile, moist, well drained soil. It is heat tolerant and generally resistant to foliar diseases.

Azalea 'Bloom-A-Thon Pink Double'
A vigorous, dense, medium-sized, evergreen shrub, reaching up to 1.5 x 1.4 feet in 2 years, eventually to 5 x 6 feet.
The foliage is glossy deep green. The elliptical leaves are up to 2 x 1.2 inches in size.
The large, double, pink flowers, up to 3.5 inches wide, are borne during mid spring, repeating mid-summer until autumn frost. It can bloom up to a total of 5 months in a year.
Hardy zones 6 to 9 in paetial shade on fertile, moist, well drained soil. It is heat tolerant and generally resistant to foliar diseases.

* photo taken on Nov 10 2014 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 8 2016 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Nov 26 2016 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Sep 2 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on May 22 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 16 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Oct 25 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Aug 29 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Nov 14 2023 in Columbia, MD

Azalea 'Bloom-A-Thon Red'
A vigorous, dense, medium-sized, evergreen shrub, reaching up to 1.5 x 1.2 feet in 2 years, eventually to 5 x 4 feet.
The foliage is glossy deep green. The elliptical leaves are up to 2.1 x 1.2 inches in size.
The large, double, pink flowers, up to 3.4 inches wide, are borne during mid spring, repeating mid-summer until autumn frost. It can bloom up to a total of 5 months in a year.
Hardy zones 6 to 9 in paetial shade on fertile, moist, well drained soil. It is heat tolerant and generally resistant to foliar diseases.

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Azalea 'Bloom-A-Thon White'
A moderate growing, dense and bushy, medium-sized, evergreen shrub, reaching up to 1.2 x 1 feet in 2 years, eventually to 3 x 3 feet.
The foliage is deep green with excellent retention during winter. Rhe elliptical leaves are up to 1.3 x 0.6 inches in size.
The large, white flowers, up to 3 inches wide, are borne during mid spring, repeating mid-summer until autumn frost. It can bloom up to a total of 5 months in a year.
Hardy zones 6 to 9 in paetial shade on fertile, moist, well drained soil. It is heat tolerant and generally resistant to foliar diseases.

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Deja Bloom Azalas

Azalea 'Orchid Showers'
Vigorous and rounded in habit in habit, reaching up to 4 x 4 feet in 5 years, eventually to 6.5 x 10 feet.
The foliage is deep green. The oblanceolate leaves average 1.6 x 0.6 inches in size.
The hot pink flowers, up to 2.5 inches wide, appear during late spring, repeating during late summer into autumn.
Hardy zones 7 to 9 ( tolerating -10 F ), it is highly heat tolerant in the Deep South and also has excellent insect and disease resistance.

* photo taken on Aug 28 2023 in Columbia, MD

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Azalea 'Perfecto Mundo Double Pink'
A moderate growing, compact, rounded shrub, reaching up to 1.8 x 3 feet in 3 years, eventually to 3 x 4 feet, that is semi-evergreen ( evergreen in mild climates ). The Perfecto Mundo Azalea series was created by Dr. Tom Ranney of Carolina State University.
The elliptical leaves are up to 1.1 x 0.7 inches in size. The foliage is bright green.
The double pink flowers appear mid to late spring, then again during mid-summer until autumn frosts.
Hardy zones 6 to 9 in full sun to partial shade. It has excellent resistance to azalea lacebug.

* photo taken on Oct 15 2023 in Howard Co., MD

* photo taken on Nov 12 2024 in Columbia, MD

Azalea 'Perfecto Mundo Double Purple'
A moderate growing, dense, compact, rounded shrub, reaching up to 1.8 x 3 feet in 3 years, eventually to 3.3 x 4 feet, that is semi-evergreen ( evergreen in mild climates ). The Perfecto Mundo Azalea series was created by Dr. Tom Ranney of Carolina State University.
The elliptical leaves are up to 1.1 x 0.7 inches in size. The foliage is bright green.
The double, light purple flowers appear mid to late spring, then again during mid-summer until autumn frosts.
Hardy zones 6 to 9 in full sun to partial shade. It has excellent resistance to azalea lacebug.

Azalea 'Red Tiara'
Vigorous and rounded in habit in habit, reaching up to 3.5 x 3.5 feet in 5 years, eventually to 6.5 x 10 feet.
The foliage is deep green. The oblanceolate leaves average 1.6 x 0.6 inches in size.
The scarlet-red flowers, up to 1.6 inches wide, appear during late spring, repeating during late summer into autumn.
Hardy zones 7 to 9, it is highly heat tolerant in the Deep South and also has excellent insect and disease resistance.

* photo taken on Oct 18 2023 in Elkridge, MD

* photo taken on Oct 18 2023 in Elkridge, MD

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