Azalea Autumn Ivory

Autumn Ivory Encore Azalea

Azalea ‘Autumn Ivory’ is a graceful Encore® evergreen azalea prized for its soft ivory-white flowers and dependable reblooming habit. It blooms heavily in spring, then produces additional flowers summer through fall, providing extended, elegant color long after traditional azaleas finish.

The shrub develops a dense, rounded habit with dark green, glossy evergreen foliage, offering year-round structure and a refined appearance. ‘Autumn Ivory’ is valued for its clean flower color and versatility in both formal and naturalistic plantings.

Key features


Width: 4–5 ft



Height: 4–5 ft



Flower color: Ivory-white to creamy white



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


Soft white flowers pair beautifully with pinks, corals, and purples



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 evergreen shrub

Height

4-5'

Width

4-5'

Hardiness zones

7–9

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Fall, Spring, Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees

Soil

Loamy well-drained, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Foundation Plant, Mass Planting

Shape

Rounded

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No