Autumn Monarch Encore Azalea

The Autumn Monarch Encore Azalea is a bold reblooming shrub that produces large, ruffled lavender-purple flowers in both spring and fall, providing extraordinary seasonal color across two distinct bloom periods. This evergreen shrub grows to a rounded 4 to 5 feet in height and spread, with attractive dark green foliage that remains lush and full throughout the year. 'Autumn Monarch' performs best in well-drained, acidic soil in partial shade to filtered sunlight and is tolerant of a range of conditions once established. Its vigorous growth habit and larger flower size make it a commanding choice for specimen plantings, mixed borders, and foundation gardens. Like all Encore varieties, it offers superior disease resistance and minimal care requirements.