Golden Comet Pontic Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron luteum 'Golden Comet'

Also Known As

Azalea luteum 'Golden Comet'
Golden Comet Azalea
Pontic Azalea

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-8'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Golden Comet Pontic Azalea plant details

Golden Comet Pontic 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 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 Comet Pontic Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, fall color, fragrant, rare, showy, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Golden Comet Pontic Azalea

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The best form of this always lovely species. Large, deep yellow, highly fragrant flowers in mid-spring. Bright red fall foliage color. Easy in sun or light shade. Cold and heat tolerant, this selection is resistant to powdery mildew. A superb plant for most rhododendron-growing regions.

By: Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

A outstanding deciduous azalea which produces showy, fragrant yellow flowers continuously from mid to late spring followed by brilliant red or purple fall foliage.