Golden Lights Azalea
Azalea x 'Golden Lights' (Northern Lights hybrid)
Description | An extremely hardy selection that provides a massive display of brilliant, golden yellow single blooms in late spring. The small mounding form with lush, bright green foliage is excellent for massing in shrub borders and perennial beds, or for use as a vibrant flowering foundation plant. Deciduous. |
---|---|
Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Keep soil moist but not soggy. |
Blooms | Late spring |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 6 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
---|---|
Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Growth Habit | Rounded |
Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
---|---|
Design Ideas | Exceptional 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 | Yellow |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Fern (Polystichum); Astilbe (Astilbe); Lilac (Syringa); Alpine Clematis (Clematis alpina); Dogwood (Cornus) |
Care | 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. |
---|
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. |
---|
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-7
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!
Buy Online
This plant is not available to purchase online.
We no longer grow this plant. For replacement suggestions, check out the plants “You May Also Like” below.
Buy Locally
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting. Please note, not all garden centers participate as delivery locations for online orders.
-
Lowe's 2106 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19148 -
Lowe's 116 West Township Line Rd.
Havertown, Pennsylvania 19083 -
Holod's True Value Hardware 700 Ridge Pike
Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania 19444
About Us
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.