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This article by azalea expert Jane Weber delivers a history of rhododendrons with helpful tips on how to plant reblooming azaleas in her zone 8 Central Florida garden.

This article by Jamesetta M. Walker of The Virginian-Pilot announces the two newest Encore Azalea varieties. Plus, read the engaging Q&A with Encore Azalea inventor Buddy Lee.

Two new Encore Azaleas make their debut at garden centers in spring 2021: Autumn Majesty® and Autumn Starburst™.

Autumn Bonfire™ is a fiery-red, dwarf variety perfect for small gardens and containers.

Anecdotal reports from Oklahoma, North Carolina, Indiana and beyond report cold-hardy Encore Azalea success in recent icy winters.

Sun City Hilton Head group to host Buddy Lee at its February meeting

Encore® Azalea Facebook like and win contest to offer free azaleas for holiday décor

Two top ranking plant brands, Encore® Azalea and Southern Living® Plant Collection, will share hot new trends at the Southern Spring Home & Garden Show in Charlotte, NC.

Two top ranking plant brands, Encore® Azalea and Southern Living® Plant Collection, will share hot new trends at the 2014 Birmingham Home + Garden Show.

The four new varieties include Autumn Sunburst™, Autumn Lily™, Autumn Ivory™ and Autumn Jewel™.

Magnolia Gardens in Charleston, SC will host Encore Azalea inventor Buddy Lee on November 9th, 2013.

Kip McConnell, director of Plant Development Services, Inc. will speak at the 7th Annual Harvest Festival on September 28, 2013

Southern Living Plant Collection and Encore Azalea will be featured at the Texas Home & Garden Show alongside a wide range of the newest home and garden products...

Buddy Lee, the inventor of Encore Azaleas, will be a featured speaker at the 27th Annual Fort Worth Home & Garden Show being held at the Fort Worth Convention Center on Feb 8-10th.

Buddy Lee, inventor of Encore Azaleas, will be a featured speaker at the Mid-Atlantic Horticulture Short Course (MAHSC), a nationally recognized training event for individuals in horticulture-related fields.

The new varieties include Autumn Sunburst™, Autumn Lily™, Autumn Ivory™ and Autumn Jewel™.

Encore Azaleas to be featured in Bush’s Pasture Park in Salem, Oregon.

Awarded landscape will be delivered to the San Jacinto County Courthouse today

Encore® Azalea is holding a naming contest to help name one of the newest Encore Azalea varieties, which will debut in retail stores Fall 2012.

This article by Amy Hotz, originally posted on Star News Online, describes the transformation at Wilmington's first municipal park including Encore Azaleas.

Roanoke area gardeners can win a garden makeover from Encore® Azalea. (Contest over)

In this article by LSU AgCenter Horticulturists Dan Gill, Kyle Huffstickler and Allen Owings, we learn the reasons why Encore Azaleas rank as some of the most popular plants in Louisiana, plus important reblooming azalea care and planting tips.

In this article from the Brunswick County Extension, plant expert Al Hight calls Encore Azaleas "One of the great plant success stories of recent years."

Rick Bogren from the LSU Ag Center Research and Extension discusses the advantages of Encore Azaleas