Description
Bring a warm, glowing charm to your garden with Golden Torch Rhododendron, a compact evergreen shrub that transitions from deep pink buds to golden-yellow blossoms with remarkable elegance. The small, matte green leaves create the perfect backdrop for the late-spring flower display, as rich salmon-pink buds open into full blooms that mature to a creamy yellow hue. This reliable and floriferous variety adds year-round interest with its tidy, rounded form and exceptional flowering habit.
Ideal for zones 6–9, Golden Torch thrives in full sun to part shade with acidic, well-drained soil. Its compact size—reaching just 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide—makes it a standout choice for small gardens, patios, or poolside containers. A favorite for those seeking rich, changing flower colors in a space-saving form.
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 yak. 'Golden Torch'
Light: full sun – part shade
Watering: around twice a week during the growing season
Soil: acidic, rich, well draining soil
Zone: 7 – 9
Plant Shape: compact rounded
Plant Type: multi-stemmed evergreen shrub
Mature Size: height (3') , width (4')
Blooming Season: flowers late spring
Growth Rate: slow
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