Photo of Weston's Lemon Drop Azalea flower by Greer Gardens Inc.

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Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Weston's Lemon Drop'

Also Known As

  • Azalea 'Weston's Lemon Drop'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

3-4 feet | $166

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Weston's Lemon Drop Azalea plant details

Weston's Lemon Drop Azalea is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. 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 Weston's Lemon Drop Azalea

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Weston's Lemon Drop 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

A very late flowering fragrant azalea with light pink buds opening to light yellow with a dark yellow blotch. Glossy green leaves turn a rich wine-red in fall.
A summer flowering deciduous Azalea. Soft pink buds open to fragrant, yellow blossoms in July. Glossy green leaves turn a dark, wine-red color in fall.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

A summer-flowering cultivar. The fragrant yellow blooms don't open in the Northwest until July. The foliage is also attractive

Gardening facts about Weston's Lemon Drop Azalea plant

How to Grow Weston's Lemon Drop 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
  • Texture

    • glossy
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