Buy Lemon Lights Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Lemon Lights'

Also Known As

Azalea 'Lemon Lights'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

4a-9b

18-24 inch | $80.5

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Lemon Lights Azalea plant details

Lemon Lights Azalea is a broadleaf deciduous 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. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lemon Lights Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, fragrant, long-blooming, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lemon 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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lemon Lights Azalea is a prolific bloomer with bright lemon colored flowers that will frequently rebloom in fall. It was created by the University of MN. Lemon Lights Azalea needs acidic, well-drained soil. Good disease resistance.

By: Maples N More Nursery

One of the Northern Light series out of the University of Minnesota. Fragrant, bright lemon-yellow flowers in spring. A very popular selection.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This newest introduction to the delightful and very hardy Northern Lights Azaleas is pretty as a picture covered with soft yellow flowers, the color of spring sunshine; developed by the Univ. of Minnesota. Sun-PSh/Med

By: Forestfarm

This fine introduction comes from the University of Minnesota and features an abundance of lush, lemon-yellow flowers. Though a little less vigorous than other Northern Lights cultivars, the color and perfume make it a very worthwhile selection anywhere you need to add a little lemonade.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

One of the newest introductions from the breeding program at the University of Minnesota features an abundance of bright lemon-yellow flowers in late midseason.