Encore Azalea? Autumn Kiss? Shrub

Encore Azalea® Autumn Kiss™ Shrub

The Autumn Kiss™ is a remarkable reblooming azalea that delivers continuous floral displays from spring through fall. Known for its distinctive two-tone petals featuring soft pink with creamy white accents and semi-double flower forms, this compact shrub brings reliable color and charm to any landscape. Buy Encore Azalea® Autumn Kiss™ online and transform your garden with a plant that blooms like no other.

Landscaping Uses

This versatile shrub works beautifully along pathways, as a colorful hedge or border planting, and in mixed garden beds. Its manageable size makes it perfect for foundation plantings, container gardens on patios, and smaller residential landscapes. Pair it with complementary evergreens or mass plant multiple specimens for a stunning focal point that provides season-long interest.

Specifications

Height: 3–4 feet
Width: 3–4 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sun: Partial to full sun (6+ hours daily; morning sun with afternoon shade in warm climates)
Water: Regular watering; moderate drought tolerance once established
Soil: Well-draining, acidic soil
USDA Zones: 7–10

Why Homeowners Love It

• Continuous reblooming cycles extend color from spring through fall
• Distinctive bicolor flowers with semi-double petals create visual impact
• Naturally compact, rounded form requires minimal pruning and maintenance
• Proven performance in both small and large landscape designs

Planting & Care

Plant within four weeks of arrival in a location with excellent drainage and 6+ hours of daily sunlight, adjusting for your climate zone. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball, backfill with compost and native soil, and apply 2–3 inches of mulch around the base. Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist without waterlogging. After the first spring bloom cycle, remove any dead branches and lightly shape the plant to encourage fuller development. Feed with an acid-loving plant fertilizer in early spring and again in mid-summer to support repeated flowering.