Autumn Starlite™ Rhododendron
Autumn Twist™ Rhododendron hybrid
- 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: 1250mm high x 1000mm 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.
Buy this Plant
Purchase this plant through your local garden centre or plant supplier in New Zealand. If it is not currently in stock, most suppliers can arrange a special order. You can also buy Ozbreed plants online, making them easily accessible for home gardeners, landscape designers, architects, and contractors.
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