{"product_id":"azalea-encore-amethyst-rhododendron-hybrid","title":"Azalea Encore ‘Amethyst’ Rhododendron hybrid","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning evergreen azalea prized for its ability to flower multiple times a year, producing masses of soft lavender‑purple blooms that add elegance and colour to shady and semi‑shaded gardens. Encore ‘Amethyst’ offers its main flush in spring, followed by repeat blooms through summer and into early autumn, especially in Cape Town’s mild conditions. Compact and beautifully rounded, it’s perfect for pots, borders, woodland gardens, and semi‑shade beds where consistent colour is desired. A reliable, long‑blooming azalea that transforms gardens with its soft amethyst hues. Azalea Encore ‘Amethyst’ – Rhododendron hybrid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat‑flowering! Enjoys multiple blooming cycles through the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful soft lavender‑purple flowers that glow in shady areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen and compact, making it ideal for pots and small gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in Cape Town’s mild winters and coastal conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds elegant colour where most flowering shrubs struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Azalea Encore ‘Amethyst’ in semi‑shade with protection from harsh afternoon sun. Use acidic, well‑drained soil enriched with compost or azalea mix. Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during warm flowering periods, but avoid waterlogging. Mulch well to keep roots cool. Feed with an acid‑loving fertiliser after each major flowering flush. Light pruning after spring bloom helps maintain shape and encourages new flower buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncore azaleas were bred to combine the beauty of traditional azaleas with the ability to rebloom throughout the year, thanks to a clever cross between spring‑blooming azaleas and a summer‑flowering species from Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.914%;\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.7345%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRhododendron hybrid\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.914%;\"\u003eGrowth Expectancy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.7345%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e90–120 cm H × 90–120 cm W\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.914%;\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.7345%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSemi‑Shade \/ Light Shade\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.914%;\"\u003eWater Smart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.7345%;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.914%;\"\u003eIndigenous \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.7345%;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cape Garden Online","offers":[{"title":"17cm","offer_id":42105344327735,"sku":"9597","price":129.95,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"21cm","offer_id":42400667992119,"sku":"26822","price":169.95,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/5434\/4247\/files\/Azalea-encore-amethyst-onlineshop-capegarden_9.jpg?v=1771329149","url":"https:\/\/www.capegardencentre.co.za\/products\/azalea-encore-amethyst-rhododendron-hybrid","provider":"Cape Garden Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}