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Rhododendron 'Autumn Twist'

 
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Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron) (Info)
Cultivar: Autumn Twist
Additional cultivar information: (PBR PT3770 & PP #12133; Encore™ series, aka Conlep)

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Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Shrubs

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Magenta (Pink-Purple)
Purple
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Evergreen

Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Propagation Methods:
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

By wnstarr
Thumbnail #1 of Rhododendron  by wnstarr

By gardeninggalok
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Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive brucehenderson On Jul 8, 2007, brucehenderson from Shreveport, LA wrote:

Larger, rounded shape. Matches Formosa purple hue. Robust compared to some. Great contrast between variable flowers and dark green foliage

Positive wnstarr On Oct 25, 2003, wnstarr from Puyallup, WA
(Zone 5a) wrote:

Edgewood, Washington
What a great reblooming azalea. It blooms heavy in the Spring and again in the Fall. Sporadic blooms rest of the year. It has blooms of either solid color, or blooms with stripes or blotches of color all on the same plant. Needs acidic soil and kept moist as all potted azalea's. Takes full sun to light shade. Rich dark green foliage. Have mine as a potted plant on the deck year round, could be planted in the ground in well drained soil. Individual blooms are about 2 inches across. Plant has upright growth habit.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Douglasville, Georgia
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Shreveport, Louisiana
Chestertown, Maryland
Valley Lee, Maryland
Mount Holly, North Carolina
Yukon, Oklahoma
Greenville, South Carolina
Fort Worth, Texas
Friendswood, Texas
Galveston, Texas
Katy, Texas
Puyallup, Washington



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