Encore Azalea - what grows best, where to get them (Raleigh: for sale, Home Depot)

[GotHereQuickAsICould]

Where would I go for advice on what Encore Azaleas work best for our area?

How would I track down a nursery in the area that would sell us about 100 at a great price?

I appreciate any hints or help here.

[Poggly Woggly]

George Tabor Pinks do well here. I recommend Taylor's in Raleigh or Neuse Plant and Bark in Smithfield...if they still sell retail.

[GotHereQuickAsICould]

Originally Posted by Poggly Woggly

George Tabor Pinks do well here. I recommend Taylor's in Raleigh or Neuse Plant and Bark in Smithfield...if they still sell retail.

George Tabor Pinks are gorgeous with their two-toned blooms.

Looks like Taylor's and Neuse Plant & Bark both carry Encore Azaleas. I'll check with them.

Thanks a million.

[chorne65]

Old Stage Road nursery in Angier would have good quality and good prices...they usually have a good quantity...but I dont know about 100 of them

[GotHereQuickAsICould]

Originally Posted by chorne65

Old Stage Road nursery in Angier would have good quality and good prices...they usually have a good quantity...but I dont know about 100 of them

Thanks. But the last time I checked, neither they or McLamb's had Encore Azaleas. Apparently, they are patented and only certain nurseries can sell them.

Who knew?

[chorne65]

I bought my Encore's there a few years ago

[chorne65]

And fyi....home depot sells them

[Straitlover]

Here are the varieties of Encore Azaleas:

Encore® Azalea: The world's best-selling multi-season blooming azalea

Here's a store locator:

Encore® Azalea: The world's best-selling multi-season blooming azalea

Encores are not cheap at all, so I doubt you'd get a good price on them like regular azaleas.

[BoBromhal]

if Wal-Mart and Sam's Club sell them, they're sure not an exclusive plant. I have 5 of them, they're great plants but slow growing.

[MarkCanWrite]

They had a bunch of them for sale for five bucks each at the ReStore a few months ago. I think they're donated by developers who buy too many for their projects.