Have you tried growing encore azaleas? These remarkable plants have been around for only a few decades and continue to impress and inspire gardeners with their beautiful flowers and long bloom times.

Encore advises to really only fertilize once a year, and that’s in the spring. Plan to use a azalea/camellia around March and see if that helps them. More care tips from Encore Azalea here.

They come in a wide range of colors. Q: As you have reported from time to time, Encore azaleas usually have good bloom in the spring and fall, and only straggling blooms in between during the summer.