Rhododendron luteum - 60-80 CM C30

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 partial shade, sheltered from the wind.

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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Yellow azalea sets beautiful accents together with: Japanese 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 the Yellow azalea appear in umbels from mid-May to the end of June. They are strongly scented.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron luteum is a shallow-rooting plant.