Rhododendron Species, Pontic Azalea
Rhododendronluteum

Synonym:Azalea flava

Synonym:Azalea pontica

Height

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

Sun Exposure
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
Deciduous

Seed Collecting

Category
From softwood cuttings

Patent Information

Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow