Rhododendron ‘Robleze’ ~ Encore® Autumn Starburst™ Azalea

Autumn Starburst Encore Azalea is a compact, dwarf evergreen azalea shrub with an upright mounding habit with small glossy bright green leaves and bicolor semi-double coral pink flowers with broad white margins that blooms heavily in spring and another 2-3 smaller blooms before winter.  A very versatile plant that prefers partial sun with acidic rich, well-drained soils.  Azaleas are excellent pollination and butterfly attractors. Type:  Shrub Height:  2' - 3’ Spread:  3' - 3.5' Spacing:  3’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  6 - 10 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun  Bloom Color:  Pink+White Season of Interest:  Spring, Fall, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  A low maintenance plant.  Moderate water needs, properly drained soils is a must to avoid root rot.  Mulch helps to keep roots from drying out. Keep away from drip lines of the walnut family. Acidify soils as needed (PH range of 5 to 6.5) Can use sulfur or iron sulfate to lower ph, and lime or limest