This repeat bloomer has dark pink, single form flowers. It has lustrous green foliage in summer and purple foliage in winter. Autumn Amethyst(TM) is the most cold hardy of the Encore(R) Azaleas. Mature height of 4 feet and a spread of 4 feet.
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Dark Pink
Bloom Period:
Summer thru fall
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
Care Instructions
Thrives in humus-rich, acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh sun exposures in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Keep roots cool with a layer of mulch. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Pruning time: spring after flowering.