Rhododendron 'Encore Autumn Starburst' (Azalea Group)

If you thought Azaleas were just for spring, think again! One of the renowned Encore series, Rhododendron 'Encore Autumn Starburst' is a compact shrub with big ambitions - flowering not just in spring but again in autumn too – rewarding the smallest spaces with maximum interest. In spring, an exuberant display of bicoloured, trumpet-shaped blooms bursts into life, each flower daubed with a coral-pink star framed by pure white margins. A second flush of flowers in autumn prolongs the display just as the garden is beginning to wane. Bushy, semi-evergreen, glossy foliage, provides year-round interest, forming a pleasingly rounded mound that makes a neat subject for containers. In autumn, the leaves often take on deep purple tones, and in cold locations Rhododendron ‘Encore’ will lose some foliage during the winter months, with fresh, glossy leaves taking their place in spring.Perfect for patio pots, balconies, or small borders, this low-maintenance beauty boasts greater cold tolerance than previous reblooming azaleas as well as good resistance to summer heat. An effortless choice for any garden. Height and Spread: 50cm (20in) to 90cm (35in).