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Golden Lights Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Golden Lights'

Also Known As

  • Azalea 'Golden Lights'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Golden Lights Azalea plant details

Golden Lights Azalea is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds 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. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Golden Lights Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, fragrant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Golden Lights Azalea

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deciduous azalea with deep golden buds opening to golden-yellow single blooms in late spring to early summer. Showy bronze-red fall foliage.
One of the new extremely hardy azaleas developed by the Univ. of Minn.; this one is a compact plant (2-3') with many golden-yellow flowers late spring Sun/Med
This is another very hardy addition to the popular Northern Lights series developed by the University of Minnesota. Hardy to -40 °F, this fragrant yellow azalea glows as it perfumes the garden when in bloom. FRAGRANT

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Fragrant yellow flowers in late midseason, and mildew-resistant foliage. Like the other azaleas in the Lights series, it is exceptionally cold hardy. Rounded habit.

Gardening facts about Golden Lights Azalea plant

How to Grow Golden Lights Azalea

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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