Rhododendron, Azalea 'Golden Lights'

Rhododendron

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Bright Yellow
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Other details
Deciduous
Seed Collecting
Category
From softwood cuttings
Patent Information
Foliage Color
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chicago, Illinois

Louisville, Kentucky

Alfred, Maine

Annapolis, Maryland

Traverse City, Michigan

Brunswick, Missouri

Denville, New Jersey

South Jordan, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) | September 2009 | neutral

There seems to be some confusion as to the size of this shrub; some sources say it is a large shrub that growes to 6ft. Other sources sa...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Even thought this azalea is bred in- and for- the northern climes it also does great in the South. It has excellent mildew-resistance (r...Read More

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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | February 2005 | positive

One of the earliest created and still among the most popular of the 'Northern Light's' Azaleas. Brilliant orange-yellow flowers on an ex...Read More

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