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Mandarin Lights Azalea
Azalea x 'Mandarin Lights' (Northern Lights Hybrid)
Pronunciation: uh-ZAY-lee-uh
SKU #00836
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide.
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| Description | An extremely hardy selection that provides a massive display of bright, mandarin orange blooms in the spring before the foliage emerges. The small mounding form with lustrous green foliage is excellent for use as an accent plant, or for mass plantings and shrub borders. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Accent |
| Design Ideas | Exceptional early spring color for beds, borders and foundation planting. Add to perimeter plantings. A natural large tree groves and the verges of wildlands or naturalistic landscapes. A traditional choice for Asian inspired gardens. Bold color for reflecting pools and water gardens. |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Eastern Snowball (Viburnum opulus); Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Astilbe (Astilbe); Lilac (Syringa); Alpine Clematis (Clematis alpina); Dogwood (Cornus) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in humus-rich, acidic, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh sun exposures in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Keep roots cool with a layer of mulch. Prune to shape and apply an acid fertilizer after flowering. |
| History | The Northern Lights azaleas were developed by the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, bred for their extreme cold hardiness. The program developed its first commercially available seedlings in 1978 resulting from the original cross of R. prinophyllum and R. x kosteranum. The former species is an American species found from Main south to Virginia and west to Missouri. Mandarin Lights was developed from R. prinophyllum and a white flowered Exbury hybrid. |
| Lore | Though these plants are typically listed as a genus azalea, there is no official genus by that name. They are all technically species and hybrids of genus Rhododendron. |
Details
| Description | An extremely hardy selection that provides a massive display of bright, mandarin orange blooms in the spring before the foliage emerges. The small mounding form with lustrous green foliage is excellent for use as an accent plant, or for mass plantings and shrub borders. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Accent |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Exceptional early spring color for beds, borders and foundation planting. Add to perimeter plantings. A natural large tree groves and the verges of wildlands or naturalistic landscapes. A traditional choice for Asian inspired gardens. Bold color for reflecting pools and water gardens. |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Eastern Snowball (Viburnum opulus); Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Astilbe (Astilbe); Lilac (Syringa); Alpine Clematis (Clematis alpina); Dogwood (Cornus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in humus-rich, acidic, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh sun exposures in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Keep roots cool with a layer of mulch. Prune to shape and apply an acid fertilizer after flowering. |
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History
| History | The Northern Lights azaleas were developed by the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, bred for their extreme cold hardiness. The program developed its first commercially available seedlings in 1978 resulting from the original cross of R. prinophyllum and R. x kosteranum. The former species is an American species found from Main south to Virginia and west to Missouri. Mandarin Lights was developed from R. prinophyllum and a white flowered Exbury hybrid. |
|---|---|
| Lore | Though these plants are typically listed as a genus azalea, there is no official genus by that name. They are all technically species and hybrids of genus Rhododendron. |
Frequently asked questions
Does Mandarin Lights Azalea produce flowers?
Spring
Is Mandarin Lights Azalea evergreen or deciduous?
Mandarin Lights Azalea is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Mandarin Lights Azalea?
Mandarin Lights Azalea is Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators.
How fast does Mandarin Lights Azalea grow?
Mandarin Lights Azalea has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Mandarin Lights Azalea in my landscape?
Mandarin Lights Azalea is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge, Accent.
How can I use Mandarin Lights Azalea in my garden design?
Exceptional early spring color for beds, borders and foundation planting. Add to perimeter plantings. A natural large tree groves and the verges of wildlands or naturalistic landscapes. A traditional choice for Asian inspired gardens. Bold color for reflecting pools and water gardens.
What color are Mandarin Lights Azalea flowers?
Mandarin Lights Azalea produces Orange flowers.
What color is the foliage of Mandarin Lights Azalea?
Mandarin Lights Azalea has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Mandarin Lights Azalea?
Good companion plants for Mandarin Lights Azalea include: Eastern Snowball (Viburnum opulus); Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Astilbe (Astilbe); Lilac (Syringa); Alpine Clematis (Clematis alpina); Dogwood (Cornus).
How do I care for Mandarin Lights Azalea?
Thrives in humus-rich, acidic, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh sun exposures in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Keep roots cool with a layer of mulch. Prune to shape and apply an acid fertilizer after flowering.
What is the history of Mandarin Lights Azalea?
The Northern Lights azaleas were developed by the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, bred for their extreme cold hardiness. The program developed its first commercially available seedlings in 1978 resulting from the original cross of R. prinophyllum and R. x kosteranum. The former species is an American species found from Main south to Virginia and west to Missouri. Mandarin Lights was developed from R. prinophyllum and a white flowered Exbury hybrid.
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