Rhododendron luteum - 30-40 CM C10

Description
The Yellow azalea (Rhododendron luteum) produces a veritable sea of yellow flowers from mid-May to the end of June. Its deciduous foliage is medium green. In autumn, the foliage turns purple-red. This upright, bushy, broad, compact, branching shrub usually grows to a height of 2 - 3 m and a width of 2 to 3 m. A semi-shady (to shady) location and humus-rich, lime-free soil create ideal conditions for healthy growth. The Yellow azalea is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Azalea pontica, Rhododendron flavum.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers * attractive purple-red autumn colouring * can be partially planted over

Leaves
The Yellow azalea is deciduous and has medium green, lanceolate leaves.

Spread
West Asia to south-east Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Yellow azalea has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Yellow azalea is an upright, bushy, broad, compact and branched shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Loose, humus-rich, sufficiently moist but water-permeable and well-aerated soil is preferred.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Yellow azalea sets beautiful accents together with: Glossy medlar, Japanese fruit cimmie.

Tasks
- Mulching: In the period from March to April - Fertilise: In the period from April to August.

Care
- Yellow leaves on rhododendrons can be a sign of too high a lime content in the soil. Iron and magnesium fertiliser, for example, can help. - This plant should only be watered with lime-free water. Rainwater is particularly suitable for this purpose. - Cut back frozen shoots to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost.

Flower
The yellow, funnel-shaped flowers of Yellow azalea appear in umbels from mid-May to the end of June. These are strongly scented.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron luteum is a shallow-rooting plant.