Encore® Autumn Starlite™ Azalea

Rhododendron ‘Roblem’

Autumn Starlite Encore Azalea is a fast-growing dwarf azalea shrub with small light green leaves.  White flowers speckled with bright pink bloom in spring and continues to rebloom into fall.  Cold winters may freeze the flower buds and reduce bloom come spring, and leaves may experience winter burn.  A very versatile plant that prefers partial sun with acidic rich, well-drained soils.  

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  A low maintenance plant.  Moderate water needs, properly drained soils is a must to avoid root rot.  Mulch helps to keep roots from drying out. Keep away from drip lines of the walnut family. Acidify soils as needed (PH range of 5 to 6.5) Can use sulfur or iron sulfate to lower ph, and lime or limestone to raise PH. Southern climates with excessive humidity are more prone to powdery mildew, twig blights, and rust. 

LANDSCAPE USES: Mass or Specimen Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Fancy Fern, Encore Azalea, St. John’s Wort

IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Rhododendron Autumn Starlite 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0