Meet Autumn Coral®
Soft, luminous color with serious staying power, Autumn Coral® Encore Azalea is a designer’s dream for front beds and foundation plantings. Its coral pink flowers are delicately dotted with bright fuchsia centers, creating layered interest that reads beautifully from the curb and rewards a closer look. A strong spring show followed by even more profuse blooms later in the season makes Autumn Coral azalea a reliable, high-impact choice for three-season color.
Why you’ll love it
- Signature hue: A refined blend of coral pink flowers with vivid fuchsia spotting—softer than bright pink azaleas but every bit as eye-catching.
- Encore® rebloom: Heavy spring display with additional flushes that ramp up through summer and fall.
- Foundation ready: Naturally tidy habit and evergreen foliage keep front-of-house plantings polished year-round.
- Versatile palette: The coral tone plays well with brick, stone, and both cool and warm landscape schemes.
Want a shrub with coral flowers that doesn’t quit after spring? Autumn Coral Encore Azalea is your go-to bush with coral flowers for extended bloom and everyday elegance.
Color & bloom
Expect waves of soft coral pink blossoms highlighted by bright fuchsia centers—a combination that adds depth without overwhelming nearby plants. The first flush arrives in spring; subsequent cycles in warm weather are often even more abundant, carrying color well into autumn. Blooms sit against glossy, deep-green leaves that provide year-round structure.
Design ideas
- Foundation finesse: Group in threes or fives along the front bed for a continuous ribbon of coral color.
- Curb-appeal contrast: Pair with gold or chartreuse evergreens to make the coral tones pop.
- Mixed borders: Weave between hydrangeas, salvia, and ornamental grasses for layered texture and a long season of interest.
- Container accents: In porch planters, repeat bloom keeps entries lively from spring through fall.
- Color echo: Position near trees with warm fall foliage to harmonize with late-season blooms.
Where it thrives
- Light: Aim for 4–6 hours of direct sun; morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal in hotter climates.
- Soil: Acidic (target pH 5.0–6.0), well-drained, and evenly moist. Amend dense or alkaline soils with organic matter and a soil acidifier as needed.
- Water: Keep evenly moist during establishment; deep water during heat or drought, especially ahead of bloom cycles.
- Climate: Broadly adaptable. A 2–3" mulch layer helps conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature.
Planting & care
- Plant slightly high: Set the root ball 1–2" above grade to prevent waterlogging.
- Backfill & mulch: Use amended native soil; mulch 2–3" deep, keeping mulch a couple of inches from stems.
- Feed for flowers: In early spring, apply a slow-release, acid-formulating fertilizer labeled for azaleas/rhododendrons. A light post-bloom feeding can support rebloom.
- Prune with timing: If shaping is desired, prune right after the spring flush to preserve buds for summer/fall flowers.
- Seasonal upkeep: Refresh mulch annually, monitor soil pH, and water during prolonged dry spells to maintain bloom performance and foliage quality.
This compact rebloomer delivers the soft sophistication of coral tones with dependable performance—an easy, elegant way to add a long-running show to any landscape!
