With a temperature range that careens by over 100 degrees each year, Oklahoma City can be one tough city to garden in. For garden guru Linda Vater, whose lavish landscapes and captivating containers have enchanted millions, her city’s tempestuous temperatures make for an interesting challenge! That’s why Linda consistently relies on Encore® Azaleas as bountifully blooming, problem-solving plants.
Over the years, Linda has relied on her many Encore Azaleas to thrive throughout the intense summer heat and the arctic chill of her Zone 7 winters. Many Encore varieties are frost tolerant to Zone 6, and they thrive even in the heat of Zone 10, putting on impressive growth year after year. Linda frequently uses Encore Azaleas as her landscape go-to, a cut flower favorite, and for year-round interest with their lush evergreen foliage.
Here are some notes on her favorite varieties:
Design tips from Linda:
Unlike traditional azaleas, Encores rebloom for three seasons and are easy to maintain; the volume and timing of their blooms has cemented their status as Linda’s number one pick. She’s got a few tips to ensure that your Encore® Azaleas thrive:
And remember Linda’s most important tip: caring for Encore® Azaleas in the landscape is easy; the only hard part is choosing your favorite bloom color!