Shrub
Encore Azalea
Monrovia® · Proven Winners® varieties
Varieties We Carry
Lavender FormosaRhododendron indicumMrs. G. G. GerbingRhododendron indicumSilver Sword VariegatedRhododendron
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$39.95
#2MonroviaFrom$49.95
3 galProven WinnersFrom$14.95
5 galFrom$140.00
7 galFrom$64.95
LITTLEONEMonroviaFrom$24.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 25.
LightPart Sun (morning sun, Afternoon shade preferred)
WaterModerate
Mature size2-5 feet, varies by cultivar × 3-5 feet (varies by cultivar)
About Encore Azalea
Encore Azaleas are trademarked reblooming Rhododendron hybrids that produce flushes of flowers in spring, summer, and fall — far more than traditional once-blooming azaleas. Compact, evergreen shrubs with blooms in pink, red, purple, white, and bicolors, they perform well in NE Florida zones 8-9b when given acidic, well-drained soil and morning sun. Starting at $14.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- White, Red, Pink, Purple, Multi
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Loam, Acidic, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
Encore Azaleas perform best with morning sun and afternoon shade in NE Florida. At least 4-6 hours of filtered or dappled sunlight encourages repeat bloom; too much intense afternoon sun can scorch foliage and reduce flowering in Florida's summer heat.
Water
Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged — azaleas have shallow roots that dry out quickly in sandy Florida soils. Mulch 2-3 inches around the base to retain moisture. Supplement rainfall during dry periods, especially the first two years after planting.
Soil & Fertilizer
Requires well-drained, acidic soil with pH 4.5–5.5. Amend Florida's sandy soil with organic matter and test pH before planting. Apply an azalea-formulated slow-release acid fertilizer in spring after bloom, and again lightly in early summer; avoid late-season fertilizing that stimulates tender growth before cooler weather.
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Common questions
Is Encore Azalea a good plant for St. Augustine?
Encore Azalea is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with low salt tolerance, reaching 2-5 feet, varies by cultivar × 3-5 feet (varies by cultivar).
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.