When it comes to tackling tough landscape issues, garden maven Linda Vater is no stranger! As an Oklahoma City gardener, she's overcome a uniquely challenging climate of freezing winters and blazing summers to craft a garden that's an oasis of beautiful blooms and fantastic foliage, anchored by none other than Encore Azaleas!
🔥 ➡️ ❄️ Extreme temperature shifts: Oklahoma City can see summers as hot as 105° and winters as cold as 5° (or lower!). With that kind of range, Encore Azaleas are a must-grow! With many varieties hardy in Zones 6-10, these evergreen superstars shine in the sun or snow. When the going (or growing) gets tough, Encores are tougher!
🌸 👀 ❤️ Designing a focal point: Whether you're planning your landscape from the ground up, or simply looking to add a brand-new "wow" moment, Encore Azaleas are the perfect choice for a focal point. Brightly colored blooms draw the eye in spring, summer, and fall, and evergreen foliage through winter means that even when the temperatures drop, your Encores will steal the show.
🪴 🤔 📓 Crafting creative containers: Front porch got you flummoxed? Try a perfectly petite Encore Azalea! With varieties reaching 2.5-3' when mature, they offer bountiful blooms in a size that's perfect for pots. As an anchor planting that looks great all year long, you can fill in your favorite cold and warm season annuals at the base for a look that changes with the season!
