Buy Rhododendron lutescens

Also Known As

Rhododendron 'Lutescens'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

7b-9a

9-12 inch | $40.75

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Rhododendron lutescens plant details

Rhododendron lutescens is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron lutescens

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron lutescens

USDA Zones: 7b - 9a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A name meaning "becoming yellow" and that it does in mid to late March with a burst of color against a backdrop of narrow, lance-shaped leaves. New growth is a bright red which is like a second bloom time.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This is an upright growing species from China. The leaves are narrow and dark green with purplish cast. The bright yellow flowers appear in March.

By: Gossler Farms

Sunny yellow flowers bloom amidst bronzy red foliage. Open and upright, the new growth is bright red, and creates quite a display in itself. The medium sized leaves, which range in color from dull dark green to a lovely bronzy red, are oblong or lance shaped. Very sun tolerant. (RN, rn, Triflora)