Did You Know? – Encore Azaleas

May 28, 2015

by Kristi

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Encore Azaleas, why are they called 'Encore' azaleas?

Let's break it down...

The definition of 'Encore' -- a repeated or additional performance of an item at the end of a concert, as called for by an audience.

So why do they label these varieties of azaleas with the word 'Encore'? Most azaleas bloom once a year during springtime, but these varieties of azaleas bloom up to 3 times a year. These shrubs will produce additional *performances* of beautiful blooms for you spring, summer and fall.

And while most variety of azaleas thrive in shade, 'Encore' azaleas like 4 to 6 hours of full sun to produce those *showstopper* blooms.

About the Author

Kristi learned quite a bit about gardening and plants from her father and grandmother in her early childhood years. Once she set off to college to get a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Georgia Southern University, she bought her first plant, a small ficus tree, which she religiously cared for and by the time she left college the tree was over 6 feet tall and full with plenty of branches. From then on, Kristi developed a green thumb and set her eyes on gardening has a hobby and ventured into growing many house plants, vegetable gardens and outdoor plants. Using her creative side (graphic design) experience, this hobby turned into a business where she develops landscape designs for clients. Kristi loves to study about plants and researches them all the time to find out more about them.