Rhododendron, Encore Azalea 'Autumn Twist'

Rhododendron

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 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
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Magenta (pink-purple)
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Foliage
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Other details
Evergreen
Seed Collecting
Category
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Patent Information
Foliage Color
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Canton, Georgia

Cornelia, Georgia

Douglasville, Georgia

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Benton, Kentucky

Shreveport, Louisiana

Chestertown, Maryland

Nottingham, Maryland

Valley Lee, Maryland

Southold, New York

Mount Holly, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Yukon, Oklahoma

Greenville, South Carolina

Cookeville, Tennessee

Chandler, Texas

Dallas, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Friendswood, Texas

Katy, Texas

Powderly, Texas

King George, Virginia

Leesburg, Virginia

Puyallup, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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V
(Zone 8a) | May 2021 | positive

A very enthusiastic positive for this plant. It has all shades of pink and is a heavy bloomer in spring and less so in autumn. Wouldnâ€...Read More

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Shreveport, LA | July 2007 | positive

Larger, rounded shape. Matches Formosa purple hue. Robust compared to some. Great contrast between variable flowers and dark green foliage

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

Edgewood, Washington
What a great reblooming azalea. It blooms heavy in the Spring and again in the Fall. Sporadic blooms rest o...Read More

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