Azalea 'Conlec' AUTUMN ROYALTY

Evergreen Azalea

A standout reblooming evergreen azalea from the Encore® series, prized for its rich royal purple flowers and ability to bloom in spring, summer, and fall. ‘Autumn Royalty’ is one of the largest and most vigorous Encore azaleas, offering excellent landscape presence and extended seasonal color.

Key features



Width: 4–6 ft



Height: 4–6 ft



Flower color: Deep royal purple



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



Foliage: Dark green, evergreen leaves



Form: Upright, rounded shrub



Life cycle: Evergreen shrub



Growing conditions



Sun: Full sun to part shade (best rebloom in more sun)



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



Water: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred



Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–10



Landscape use



Foundation plantings



Accent and specimen shrubs



Evergreen hedges



Mass plantings for extended color



Containers in sunny to lightly shaded areas



Notes



Excellent reblooming performance compared to traditional azaleas



Generally deer resistant



More sun tolerant than non-Encore azaleas



Minimal pruning required; prune only after spring bloom if needed



Mulch to keep roots cool and evenly moist

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Flowering Shrub

Height

4-6'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

6–10

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Early Fall, Late Fall, Spring, Summer

Flower color

Fuchsia, Pink

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Acidic, Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Foundation Plant

Shape

Oval/Rounded

Bark

Smooth

Drought tolerant

No