Azalea Autumn Coral

Autumn Coral Encore Azalea

Azalea ‘Autumn Coral’ is a vibrant Encore® evergreen azalea prized for its warm coral-pink flowers and reliable reblooming habit. It flowers heavily in spring, then produces additional blooms summer through fall, extending color well beyond the traditional azalea season.

The shrub develops a dense, rounded habit with dark green, glossy evergreen foliage, providing year-round structure and a lively presence in the landscape. ‘Autumn Coral’ is valued for its cheerful color and consistent performance.

Key features


Width: 4–5 ft



Height: 4–5 ft



Flower color: Coral-pink



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



Accent shrubs with extended bloom season



Mixed shrub borders



Notes


Warm coral tones pair beautifully with whites, purples, and yellows



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, Flowering Shrub

Height

2-3'

Width

3-4'

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Fall, Spring, Summer

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Loamy well-drained, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Mass Planting

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No