Melinda Myers

Golden Lights Azalea

Botanical Name

Rhododendron 'Golden Lights'

Min Zone

3

Max Zone

7

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