Posted by Brent Wilson on 11/2/2016 to
Design Tips
With 31 varieties of different Encore Azalea colors, sizes and shapes to choose from there are endless possibilities. When there are endless design possibilities, design by color!
Encore Azaleas offer many color choices that can be mixed and matched as quick as one, two or three using our suggestions below. But don't feel you can't deviate from our suggested companions as they are just combinations we like and have used in our own gardens. Beauty is always in the eye of the beholder!
When it comes to mixing Encore Azalea colors, we suggest mixing different shades of the same color for a subtle effect or mixing darker and lighter colors together for a more dramatic effect. Keep in mind that lighter colors look best against a darker background while darker colors look best against a light back ground.
Consider size as well. You can mix Encore Azalea varieties that grow the same size or mix heights for more dimension. You can mix bloom types (single, semi-double) and/or or bloom sizes. Whatever you want, it's your creation and you can't go wrong with sun-loving, repeat-blooming Encore Azaleas!
Suggested Encore Azalea Companions
Scroll below chart for photos of pink selections
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Size: 4-5' H x 4' W
Zones: 6a-9b
Bloom Times: Mid Spring | Early Fall
Winter Leaf Color: Bronze
Size: 3' H x 3.5' W
Zones: 6b-9b
Bloom Times: Late Spring | Mid Fall
Size: 3' H x 3.5' W
Zones: 6a-9b
Bloom Times: Mid Spring | Late Fall
Size: 2.5' H x 3' W
Zones: 7a-9b
Bloom Times: Early Spring | Early Fall
Size: 4' h x 3' W
Zones: 6b-9b
Bloom Times: Mid Spring | Mid Fall
Size: 4' H x 4' W
Zones: 6a-9b
Bloom Times: Early Spring | Early Fall
Size: 4' H x 3' W
Zones: 6b-9b
Bloom Times: Mid Spring | Mid Fall
Winter Leaf Color: Burgundy
Size: 4' H x 4.5' W
Zones: 6b-9b
Bloom Times: Early Spring | Early Fall
Size: 3.5' h x 4' W
Zones: 6a-9b
Bloom Times: Early Spring | Early Fall
Size: 4' H x 4' W
Zones: 6b-9b
Bloom Times: Late Spring | Late Fall
Scroll below chart for photos of purple selections
Size: 4' H x 4' W
Zones: 6a-9b
Bloom Times: Early Spring | Early Fall
Winter Leaf Color: Purple
Size: 3' h x 3.5' W
Zones: 6a-9b
Bloom Times: Mid Spring | Mid Fall
Size: 4.5' H x 4' W
Zones: 6a-9b
Bloom Times: Mid Spring | Late Fall
Scroll below chart for photos of red selections
Size: 3' H x 3.5' W
Zones: 6b-9b
Bloom Times: Late Spring | Late Fall
Size: 3' H x 3' W
Zones: 6b-9b
Bloom Times: Early Spring | Early Fall
Size: 2.5'H x 3' W
Zones: 6a-9b
Bloom Times: Mid Spring | Late Fall
Scroll below chart for photos of white selections
Size: 3' H x 3' W
Zones: 7a-9b
Bloom Times: Late Spring | Early Fall
Good Companions: All Encore Varieties!
Size: 2.5' H x 3' W
Zones: 7a-9b
Bloom Times: Early Spring | Early Fall
Good Companions: All Encore Varieties!
Size: 4.5' H x 4' W
Zones: 6a-9b
Bloom Times: Mid Spring | Late Fall
Good Companions: All Encore Varieties!
Size: 5' h x 4' W
Zones: 7a-9b
Bloom Times: Early Spring | Mid Fall
Good Companions: All Encore Varieties!
Scroll below chart for photos of bicolor selections
Size: 5' H x 4' W
Zones: 7a-9b
Bloom Times: Early Spring | Early Fall
Size: 3' H x 3.5' W
Zones: 6a-9b
Bloom Times: Mid Spring | Late Fall
Size: 4.5' H x 4.5' W
Zones: 6a-9b
Bloom Times: Mid Spring | Late Fall