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Plant Profile: Rhododendron Encore®

Names

Encore® Azalea

  • Photo of Rhododendron Encore® (Rhododendron Encore®s)

Phonetic Spelling:roh-do-DEN-dron

Genus:Rhododendron

Species:

Family:Ericaceae

Encore® Azaleas are unique varieties that flower not just in spring, but also throughout the summer and fall. They come in two sizes: dwarf and intermediate. The dwarf varieties grow to a maximum height of 3.5 feet, making them ideal for placement in the middle of garden borders. In contrast, the intermediate varieties can reach up to 5 feet tall, making them suitable for foundation plantings or the rear of borders.

For additional details on Rhododendron, please refer to the provided resources.

Rhododendron Encore® Feature Summary

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Rhododendron Encore® Feature Summary

Attributes
Whole Plant Traits
Flowers
Showy
Long Bloom Season
Spring
Summer
Fall
Landscape
Border
Foundation Planting
Problem for Cats
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses

Rhododendron Encore® Attributes

Rhododendron Encore®: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Rhododendron Encore® Whole Plant Traits

Rhododendron Encore®: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Rhododendron Encore® Flowers

Rhododendron Encore®: Flower Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy

Rhododendron Encore®: Flower Bloom Time

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Rhododendron Encore® Leaves

Rhododendron Encore®: Leaf Color

spa
Green

Rhododendron Encore®: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Rhododendron Encore® Stem

Rhododendron Encore®: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Rhododendron Encore® Landscape

Rhododendron Encore®: Design Feature

Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree

Rhododendron Encore®: Problems

Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy