Encore Azalea Autumn Amethyst

This globe-shaped Autumn Amethyst has lush green new foliage in spring that matured to a deep dark green that bronzes to a deep purple in winter  and  tons of small purple blooms in spring summer and fall. Has handsome purple winter foliage and is cold tolerant.excellent for borders and mass plantings. This evergreen shrub jazzes up gardens and mixed beds.  Try this flowering shrub in a container to add a bold pop of color to your entryway, porch, patio, or deck. For borders or hedges plant about 3 feet apart on center Sun: Needs full sun to partial shading Size: Ships 19" tall with a spread of 17" wide Hardiness USDA zones: easy to care for; You don ™t need to prune , but pruning after they are done blooming can help encourage a bushier growth and renew an older plant. You can use pruning to control size, but don't prune of more than 1/3 of the plant for best results. Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffl