Botanical name
Rhododendron ‘Conny’
Other names
Rhododendron ‘Conny’, Deciduous azalea ‘Conny’
Genus
Rhododendron
Variety or Cultivar
‘Conny’ _ ‘Conny’ is a compact, rounded to mound-forming, deciduous shrub with small, narrowly ovate, glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of funnel-shaped, bright pink flowers in late spring.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming, Rounded
Flower
Bright-pink in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Leafhoppers , Scale insects , Vine weevil
Specific diseases
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rhododendron bud blast , Rhododendron petal blight , Silver leaf
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8.
Propagation
Will not come true to type from seed.
Propagation methods
Layering, Grafting, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Rhododendron ‘Conny’ (Rhododendron ‘Conny’) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises, Containers
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil in full sun or dappled shade. Plant shallowly. Protect from frost to prevent damage to flowers.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered