Autumn Bravo™ Rhododendron hybrid
- Strong orange/red flowers
- Heat tolerant and cold tolerant Azalea
- Repeat bloomer
Autumn Bravo™
Description: Autumn Bravo™ Rhododendron has a medium mounding growth habit with strong orange/red blooms 12cm in diameter. It is a heat tolerant repeat bloomer (spring, summer and autumn) that peaks in autumn and spring.
Size: 75 cm 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: North & South Island
GROWER KNOWLEDGE:
This website gives general information for the regions in New Zealand. 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.
