Autumn Twist™ Rhododendron hybrid ‘CONLEP’ 
- Heat and cold tolerant Azalea
- Masses of light pink flowers with fuchsia stripes that repeat bloom
- Lace bug resistant
Description: Autumn Twist™ Rhododendron is a super heat tough and lace bug resistant Azalea. It has stunning fuschia striped blooms that repeat in spring, summer and autumn. After 3 years of testing we are yet to see flower blight on this plant
Size: 1.25m high x 1m 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.
Top Autumn Twist™ Wholesale Growers
Some of the top wholesale growers listed below do also sell retail, those marked as Trade Only will not, all others will sell direct to the general public.
Grower | Location | Phone | |
Yarralumla Nursery (Trade Only) |
YARRALUMLA | 02 6207 8230 | ![]() |
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Botanica Nurseries (Trade Only) |
SILVERDALE | 02 4774 2811 | ![]() |
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Azalea Grove Nursery | REDLAND BAY | 07 3829 3550 | ![]() |
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Azalea Wholesale Nursery | HEATHERTON | 03 9551 5716 | ![]() |
Warners Nurseries | NARRE WARREN NORTH | 03 9796 9422 | ![]() |
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Benara Nurseries (Trade Only) |
CARABOODA | 08 9561 9000 | ![]() |
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GROWER KNOWLEDGE:
This website gives general information for the states/regions in Australia. For local information on which plants work in your area contact your local grower. Local grower knowledge is vital, this website is no substitute.
HEIGHTS:
Heights shown on the website are for general gardening conditions. In well maintained gardens, some plants will get taller.
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