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Who owns Encore Azaleas?

Buddy Lee
Learn more about Buddy Lee, the inventor of Encore Azaleas… Robert “Buddy” Lee is a nationally known plant breeder and currently serves as Director of Plant Innovations for PDSI, the new plant innovation company that manages the Encore® Azalea and the SouthernLiving® Plant Collection.

Where is Encore Azaleas located?

Plant Development Service Inc., based in Loxley, Alabama, assisted Lee in the 15-year hybridization and selection process, and now manages the group of wholesale growers which brings Encore Azaleas to gardeners across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, the Northwest and now California.

Where is the best place to plant Encore Azaleas?

Encore Azaleas perform best in sun to high filtered shade. Four to six hours of sun or filtered shade per day will help guarantee optimal blooms. Dry, windy conditions and severe drought can impact performance, but once established, Encore Azaleas are tolerant of more intense stresses. Best in USDA Zones 6-9.

What is the difference between Encore Azaleas and regular azaleas?

Traditional azaleas are finished after their spring blooms, but Encore Azaleas continue to brighten landscapes with striking color and lush foliage, season after season. Encore® Azaleas are suitable for all landscapes.

Which Encore Azaleas bloom the most?

Pink Blooming Azaleas. The most plentiful and most diverse color group for Encore Azaleas is, without a doubt, pink. They come in every shape and size, and we’re going to go through every single one!

Can Encore Azaleas take full sun?

These reblooming azaleas love sun. It’s true — you can enjoy the 33 varieties of Encore Azaleas in climates with full sun. Unlike traditional azaleas, Encore Azaleas can tolerate full sun and bloom best in full sun or high filtered shade.

Do Encore Azaleas lose their leaves in winter?

As with all types of evergreen plants, Encore Azaleas drop foliage in the late winter and early spring as new foliage emerges.

What month do you plant azaleas?

The best time to plant azaleas is in spring and fall. Plant them in a sunny spot that gets a good amount of afternoon shade. When planting azaleas, fill the hole with a 50/50 blend of existing soil and Miracle-Gro® Garden Soil for Trees & Shrubs. Once planted, gently tamp the soil and water thoroughly.

How far apart should I plant my Encore Azaleas?

In order to have mature Autumn Angel Encore Azaleas bunched next to each other, you should plant them 3 feet apart, starting at the center of one plant and measuring to the center of the other. If you would like space between your azaleas, you should separate them by more than the mature width dimensions.

Can Encore azaleas take full sun?

Do Encore azaleas bloom all summer?

Encore Azalea is the answer. These beauties bloom and re-bloom spring, summer, and fall, bringing endless color!

When to buy azaleas?

When shopping for rhododendron or azaleas, pay attention to when they flower. Early varieties can blossom in March, late ones into July or even the fall. Buy plants that are a deep green (not yellowed), not wilted, and well watered. Check the soil in the container with your finger and avoid plants that are bone dry.

When to prune encore azaleas?

As a general rule you should prune your azaleas a week or two after all of their flowers have fallen off. This rule is easy to follow for traditional azaleas. Some newer varieties, such as the encore, will bloom throughout the year. It is still best to prune them shortly after they are done with a blooming period.

Are encore azaleas evergreen?

Encore azaleas are a group of 25 evergreen varieties developed by Robert “Buddy” Lee in Louisiana in the 1980s. Encores are hybrids of Kurume and Southern Indica parents and all cultivar names begin with the word “Autumn.” They are the most sun tolerant azaleas and rebloom in the late summer and fall.