Golden Lights Azalea

Botanical Name

Rhododendron 'Golden Lights'

Min Zone

Max Zone

Height

4 feet

Width

4 feet

Flowers

Spring: golden-yellow

Light

Part to full shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained, acidic, rich in organic matter

Planting & Care

Grows best with dappled shade or morning sun with afternoon shade
Mulch soil around root zone to help retain consistent moisture
Azaleas should never be allowed to dry out
Azaleas and rhododendrons require well-drained, rich, acidic soil
Amend heavy soils with organic matter to improve drainage
Developed by the University of Minnesota as part of the Northern Lights series. Flower buds of Golden Lights can withstand winter temperatures of -30°F without winter injury.

Problems

Root rot in poorly drained soil, powdery mildew, blights, leaf spots, galls, aphids, borers, lacebugs, scale, leafhoppers, thrips, mealybugs, mites, whiteflies