Be sure to use a well drained soil medium when planting any Azalea, Rhododendron, Mountain Laurel, or Camellia as they all prefer fall planting with less watering than you might think. In NC our soil is clay so we prefer to use pine bark soil conditioner when planting these varieties.
Autumn Moonlight® Encore Azalea
Rhododendron ‘Mootum’ PP18416
'Autumn Moonlight' Encore azalea is the largest of the white Encores, reaching a mature height of 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Stunning yellow-hued, white ruffled double blooms adorn the 'Autumn Moonlight®' Encore azalea spring and fall. Fill a large planting space with this variety placed behind lower growers such as 'Autumn Fire' Encore or 'Sweet Drift' Rose. Encore Azaleas love the sun and will produce their most amazing flowers when given plenty of sunshine.