Azalea Autumn Rouge

Autumn Rouge Encore Azalea

Azalea ‘Autumn Rouge’ is a striking Encore® evergreen azalea prized for its deep rose-red to ruby-red flowers and dependable reblooming habit. It blooms heavily in spring, then produces repeat blooms summer through fall, delivering rich color long after traditional azaleas finish.

The shrub forms a dense, rounded habit with dark green, glossy evergreen foliage, providing strong year-round structure and contrast to the saturated blooms. ‘Autumn Rouge’ is valued for its bold color and consistent performance in landscapes needing extended seasonal interest.

Key features


Width: 4–5 ft



Height: 4–5 ft



Flower color: Deep rose-red to ruby red



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


Bold red tones pair beautifully with whites, ivories, 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 Ornamental Tree

Height

4-5'

Width

4.5'

Hardiness zones

6–10

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Fall, Spring

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees hummingbirds, Butterflies

Soil

Loamy well-drained, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Container, Specimen

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No