Azalea Autumn Carnation

Autumn Carnation Encore Azalea

Azalea ‘Autumn Carnation’ is a charming Encore® evergreen azalea prized for its soft rose-pink, semi-double flowers with gently ruffled petals and a dependable reblooming habit. It blooms heavily in spring, then produces repeat flowers summer through fall, extending color well beyond the traditional azalea season.

The shrub forms a compact, dense, rounded habit with dark green, glossy evergreen foliage, providing neat structure year-round. ‘Autumn Carnation’ is especially valued for its refined flower form and suitability for smaller landscapes.

Key features


Width: 3–4 ft



Height: 3–4 ft



Flower color: Soft rose-pink (semi-double)



Bloom time: Spring, summer, and fall (reblooming)



Foliage: Dark green, evergreen



Form: Dense, rounded mound



Life cycle: Evergreen shrub



Growing conditions


Sun: Full sun to part shade (best reblooming with more sun)



Soil: Acidic, moist, well-drained; rich in organic matter



Water: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred



Hardiness: USDA Zones 6a–9b



Azalea Group: Encore® Azalea



Landscape use


Foundation plantings



Evergreen mass plantings



Low borders and accent shrubs



Mixed shrub borders



Notes


Compact size makes it ideal for small gardens and tight spaces



Increased sun exposure improves repeat flowering



Generally deer resistant



Mulch to maintain even soil moisture



Prune after spring bloom only to preserve rebloom cycles

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Height

3-4'

Width

3-4'

Hardiness zones

6–10

Sunlight

Full Sun, Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Fall, Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Loamy

Landscape use

Mass Planting

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No