Shrubs
Rhododendron x 'Conlep'
Autumn Twist® Encore® azalea
Large white flowers streaked with purple, plus occasional solid-purple blooms, create a variable display on one plant. This vigorous, reblooming azalea has dark green evergreen leaves and an upright habit suited to flowering hedges, screens and spacious foundation beds.
At a glance
- Sun
- Morning sun to light shade; 4–6 hours of sun for best bloom
- Mature size
- 54 in. tall × 4 ft. wide
- Water
- Even moisture; well-drained soil
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 6a–10b
- Bloom
- White and purple-striped; spring with repeat summer–fall bloom
Sizes & prices
- #3$41.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Drought
- Some tolerance once established; water during extended dry spells.
- Wet soil
- Avoid soggy or waterlogged soil.
Keep in mind: Azaleas and rhododendrons are toxic to dogs, cats and horses if eaten. Keep browsing pets away.
Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Evergreen.
Growing & care
- Pruning
- Lightly shape immediately after the spring bloom, only if needed.
- Soil
- Acidic, moist, well-drained soil.
- Winter care
- Protect from drying winds; cold hardiness varies by selection.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: James Steakley · CC BY-SA 4.0
Image notes: Autumn Twist® Encore® azalea photographed by James Steakley; resized from the original under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.