Autumn Lilac™ Rhododendron hybrid
- Heat and cold tolerant Azalea
- Lavender blooms accented with darker purple freckles
- Heavy flowering in autumn and spring
Autumn Lilac™
Description: An Azalea with a rounded growth habit. It has shiny green foliage and single lavender blooms 50mm in diameter, holding on the plant well. Accented with darker purple freckles. Attracts butterflies and repeat flowers in spring, summer and autumn.
Size: 95cm 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.
