The Encore Azalea Autumn Lilac is a captivating compact evergreen shrub that showcases a profusion of soft lavender-purple blooms. This purple blooming azalea variety is part of the renowned Encore Azalea collection, whicj offers an extended blooming season, with flowers appearing in spring, reblooming in summer, and continuing through the fall. The Autumn Lilac features lush, dark green foliage that provides a striking backdrop to its delicate, lilac-colored blossoms. Its compact growth habit makes it an excellent choice for small gardens, borders, or containers. Unlike many traditional Azalea shrubs, Encore Azaleas bloom best in full sun, so choose an area of your yard where they can receive at least 4-6 hours of sunlight. Autumn Lilac works well in foundation plantings or as a low growing hedge. Be sure to plant your Encore Azaleas in acidic to slightly acidic soil to maximize your bloom yield. Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer after the threat of the last frost has dissipated and feed once more in the summer to help you Encore bloom through fall. Encore Azaleas are the world's best-selling multi-season blooming azalea. In many areas of the country, Encore Azalea bloom during 3 seasons of the year-spring, summer, and fall. And, for areas of the country where azaleas don't traditionally thrive, such as those in USDA hardiness Zone 6 and 7, you will see a spring or summer bloom, but not a fall bloom before your temperatures drops.