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Sunlight Baker's Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron x bakeri 'Sunlight'

Also Known As

  • Rhododendron bakeri 'Sunlight'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 5b-9b

Sunlight Baker's Azalea plant details

Sunlight Baker's Azalea is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sunlight Baker's Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sunlight Baker's Azalea

USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Clusters of 4-7 1-2" bells the "color of the sun" decorate this almost- native 4' azalea during the summer when most Azaleas are long gone. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Sunlight Baker's Azalea plant

How to Grow Sunlight Baker's Azalea

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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