Autumn Empress™ has dense evergreen foliage that creates the perfect backdrop for the medium pink semi-double flowers. The leaves are a rich, dark green that show off the pink flowers and the butterflies that love them.
Tags: Azalea
Rhododendron ‘Conles’ PP12109
Category:
Light Requirements:
Sun to shade
Mature Size:
3'-4' tall/wide
Cold Hardiness Zone:
6-10
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Pink
Bloom Period:
Spring thru fall
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
Care Instructions
Thrives in humus-rich, acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh sun exposures in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Keep roots cool with a layer of mulch. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Pruning time: spring after flowering.