Description
Lemon Drop Azalea is a striking deciduous shrub known for its clusters of buttery yellow, lightly-scented trumpet-shaped blooms that emerge from peach-hued buds in late spring to early summer. The show doesn’t end there—its glossy, bluish-green foliage turns a brilliant red in fall, adding multi-season interest to the garden. With its open, rounded habit and elegant floral display, it's perfect for borders, woodland gardens, or as a low privacy screen.
Reaching 8 feet tall and wide, this slow-growing shrub thrives in full sun to part shade and absolutely requires well-drained, highly acidic soil rich in organic matter. Avoid alkaline soils and hot, dry exposures. With the right site, Lemon Drop Azalea will reward you with vibrant color and lush beauty for decades.
Each plant comes in a #2 (2 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Rhododendron 'Weston's Lemon Drop'
Light: full sun – part shade
Watering: around 2 times per week till established, then less
Soil: moist, rich, acidic, well draining soil
Zone: 4 – 8
Plant Shape: upright spreading
Plant Type: open multi-stemmed deciduous shrub
Mature Size: height (8') , width (8')
Blooming Season: late spring – early summer
Growth Rate: slow
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