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Azalea japonica ENCORE Autumn Creach Roblezc

Rhododendron (Azalea) japonica ENCORE® Autumn Creach 'Roblezc'
Japanese Azalea

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Beautiful flowering at the moment but it is necessary to monitor attacks from pests. I regularly spray with infusions + massages with neem oil!!!

Martine, 22/04/2022

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An evergreen hybrid Azalea from the amazing ENCORE series, which brings together some quite fantastic varieties, capable of flowering twice a year: first from March to June, and then again in September-October. They can even bloom a third time from July to August if the climate is right. Unlike classic Japanese Azaleas, these hybrids can also be grown in the sun. 'Autumn Creach' forms a bush 90 cm (35.4 in) tall and 80 cm (31.5 in) in spread, with small, glossy dark green foliage and magnificent, vibrant, slightly pinkish-red flowers. Grow in lime-free, rich, moist but well-draining soil. Hardiness: -12/-15°C (10.4 - 5 °F).
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
90 cm
Spread at maturity
80 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -12°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to October
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Description

The Encore Autumn Creach Hybrid Azalea is a beautiful variety with single red flowers from the Encore series that turns the Japanese Azalea into a plant almost as decorative as the rose with its successive and spectacular flowerings. This lovely evergreen bush blooms two to three times a year depending on the climate: first abundantly in late winter or early spring, then during the summer before a beautiful resurgence in late summer or early autumn. Thriving in full sun or partial shade and relatively hardy, the Encore hybrid Azaleas are very versatile and come in a variety of styles, with single or double flowers, more or less compact and in a range of colours including white, red, various shades of pink, salmon, and orange vermillion. Mix them together to create either rustic flower beds or more sophisticated displays. Like all Azaleas, 'Autumn Creach' prefers non-calcareous soils, moist but well-draining, and fertile enough to sustain its multiple flowerings.

From a botanical point of view, Azaleas are actually Rhododendrons, plants from the large Ericaceae family. The hybrids from the Encore series, distributed by Globe Planter, were created thanks to Buddy Lee, a talented American nurseryman specializing in these plants. These quite fantastic Azaleas are the result of a long process of hybridisation and selection, with the aim of obtaining varieties capable of flowering several times a year, as well as withstanding the sun.

'Autumn Creach' is a medium-sized variety, with a rather upright bushy habit. This slow-growing shrub reaches about 90 cm (35.4 in) in height and 80 cm (31.5 in) in spread by the age of 10. Its vibrant and abundant first flowering starts in March-April in the form of bright red-pink flowers, enhanced by small darker spots in the centre. They are funnel-shaped and gathered in terminal clusters. A second wave of flowers begins in late May, when new shoots appear, already bearing new flower buds to open in summer. A final flowering occurs in early autumn, usually in October. The foliage of the Japanese Azalea, more or less evergreen depending on the severity of the winter, consists of small simple, glossy, elliptical leaves with smooth edges, arranged alternately on the branches. They are rather light green in spring, darkening in summer. This variety is hardy down to -12/-15°C (10.4 - 5 °F). Azaleas and Rhododendrons have a shallow root system that always needs to be kept moist, but they also dislike waterlogged soil which would suffocate the roots.

 

Japanese Azaleas thrive in cool climates with distinct winters, planted in humus-rich and acid soil, such as ericaceous soil. In these conditions, they are very beautiful evergreen shrubs for flower beds or pots, attractive all year round. They harmonise beautifully with heathers, Japanese maples, or their relatives, Chinese Azaleas, which change their appearance throughout the seasons. Combine them with flowering cherry trees, Japanese camellias, and their graceful, often fragrant, autumn-flowering cousins, the Camellia sasanqua hybrids. This 'Autumn Creach' variety look wonderful in a large, cool, moist rockery or at the front of a flowerbed in a small Japanese or romantic-style garden.  It will also make a beautiful subject to adorn a terrace or balcony, planted in suitable soil and watered with lime-free water.

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Azalea japonica ENCORE Autumn Creach Roblezc (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

Height at maturity 90 cm
Spread at maturity 80 cm
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time April to May, July to August, October
Inflorescence Cyme
Flower size 5 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Rhododendron (Azalea)

Species

japonica

Cultivar

ENCORE® Autumn Creach 'Roblezc'

Family

Ericaceae

Other common names

Japanese Azalea

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

The Encore hybrid Azalea does well in sun (not too intense), but its favourite position is in partial shade, especially in hot and very sunny regions. Plant it in a humus-rich and well-drained, alkaline-free soil. When planting, make sure not to bury the root ball too deep, it should be level with the surface of the soil. Water abundantly with lime-free water during dry periods, at least once a week in the first year. In spring, apply fertilizer for ericaceous plants. Pruning is not essential but it is a good idea to prune lightly after flowering to keep the plant looking neat. Remove spent flowers to encourage new growth. The Azalea suffers from very few diseases when well established outdoors. It can be attacked by weevils that eat the edges of the leaves and rootlets, and by the famous "Rhododendron lace bug", not often causing significant damage. If the soil is chalky or poorly drained, and if the plant is planted too deep, the leaves may turn yellow and eventually die. Japanese azaleas do not tolerate the dry atmosphere of our interiors.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to October

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Humus-rich, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Pruning is optional. After the first flowering, remove dead wood and if you need to limit the branches, do so sparingly, as severe pruning could compromise future flowerings.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time May
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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