Rhododendron 'Lemon Dream'

Also Known As

Rhododendron hybrid 'Lemon Dream'
Rhododendron x 'Lemon Dream'
Lemon Dream Rhododendron

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Rhododendron 'Lemon Dream' plant details

Rhododendron 'Lemon Dream' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Lemon Dream'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, foundation plant, mounding, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Lemon Dream'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Soft yellow flowers open in April-May against a back drop of dark green, recurved leaves. Leaves sport a light dusting of orange indumentum. Flowers are sometimes double.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Soft lemon yellow flower with wavy edges, midseason, prefers humusy soil, regular water. Hardy to zone 6 (H2)

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Abundant, frilly, lemon yellow flowers adorn this lovely rhododendron in mid-May. Growth habit is low and compact with dark green rounded foliage that has a touch of cinnamon indumentum underneath. If you're looking for a great yellow rhododendron, this one will be a dream come true! ('Creamy Chiffon x degronianum ssp. degronianum 'Exbury')

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Dreamy is right! Abundant, soft true yellow flowers adorn a compact plant with excellent foliage. The midseason blooms have wavy edges and are sometimes double. Foliage is rounded and dark green with a bit of brownish-orange indumentum on the underside. Low, mounded habit.