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5 ways to give thanks with Encore® Azaleas

Last Updated on Friday, 18 November 2011 16:59 Written by Corrina Tuesday, 15 November 2011 20:47

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Encore® Azaleas are still in bloom and are perfect additions to your Thanksgiving. Bring life to your table by creating these warm and welcoming autumnal decorations straight out of your yard.


1.  Pretty Pies and Casseroles While Encore® Azaleas are not edible treats, they sure can decorate them! Place fresh clipped flowers around casseroles and pies or place some on top. Brighten things up with Autumn Chiffon atop sweet potato casserole and pumpkin pie to make them look even better than they taste.


2.  The Simple Centerpiece Collect blooming Encore® Azaleas along with different colored leaves and ornamental grasses and place them in assorted vases along the center of the table or buffet. Choose Autumn Coral to go with other warm colors or mix things up with complementary cool and warm using Autumn Lilac.


3.  The Pumpkin Vase or Basket Show your modern style by hollowing out a pumpkin and either carving it into a vase or basket with a handle. Make it more elegant or fun by painting the outside of the pumpkin in fall designs or glam it up with glitter and gems. Just add water, clipped Encore® Azaleas and other fall foliage and voila! Medium pink Autumn Cheer is beautiful with pumpkin orange.


4.  The Decorated Hurricane Lamp or Vase Who says hurricane lamps and vases are for candles only? On Thanksgiving morning, clip fresh Encore® Azaleas and fall foliage and arrange them inside the hurricane lamp or vase. Fill the lamp or vase to the top (perfect for little ones running around) or place Encore® Azaleas around the bottom and leave room for a tall candle in the middle. Semi-double bloom Autumn Sunset provides a focal point while leaving room for other foliage and/or candlelight.


5.  Floating Foliage Fill a shallow, wide-opened bowl or vase with water and add a few Encore® Azaleas and colored leaves rather than floating candles. Try bright yellow and orange leaves with deep orange-red Autumn Embers.


To view the full Encore Azalea® Collection, click here.