AUTUMN EMPRESS™ Rhododendron
Autumn Empress™ Rhododendron hybrid ‘CONLES’ PBR
- Heat and cold tolerant Azalea
- Semi-double pink blooms
- Repeat bloomer
Description: Autumn Empress™ Rhododendron is a heat tolerant Azalea with a medium mounding growth habit.
It is a repeat bloomer in spring, summer and autumn, with heavy summer flowering.
Autumn Empress™ Rhododendron has beautiful semi-double, medium pink blooms with dark green foliage.
Size: 1m high x 80cm wide.
Planting Density: 1-3 plants per m², 1-2 plants per linear metre.
Uses: Ideal for specimen planting, mass planting and in gardens and borders.
Position: Full sun to part shade. Tolerates frost and moderate drought (as the plant matures it becomes more drought tolerant). Prefers well drained soils.
Care: Water well for the first year for the plant to fully establish and become more drought tolerant. Top up water in dry periods.
Plant in a well mulched garden (chunky mulch is recommended) with the root ball slightly above soil level.
If required use slow release fertiliser in spring. For best results prune after spring flowering.
Where it works: QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA & WA.
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Take a look at the whole Encore Azaleas range to decide which plant is best for you
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