- Botanical name: Rhododendron luteum
- Common name: Azalea
- Family: Ericaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Deciduous
Yellow
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Autumn colour
- Prefers rich soil
- Scented flowers
The yellow azalea, Rhododendron luteum, is a bushy, upright, deciduous shrub with fragrant warm-yellow flowers that appear in spring. You might also come across this fast-growing species under the name Azalea pontica.
It’s perfect for growing in a free-draining, neutral to acidic soil alongside shrubs like other rhododendrons, pieris and camellias, where it’ll provide beautiful spring colour and vibrant autumn foliage.
For best results, grow Rhododendron luteum in full sun to partial shade, in moist, well-drained neutral or acidic soil that has been enriched with plenty of organic matter – leaf mould is ideal.
How to grow Rhododendron luteum
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Plant size
4m height
4m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / boggy / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Sow |
J
Do not Sow in January |
F
Do not Sow in February |
M
Do not Sow in March |
A
Do not Sow in April |
M
Do not Sow in May |
J
Do not Sow in June |
J
Do not Sow in July |
A
Do not Sow in August |
S
Do Sow in September |
O
Do Sow in October |
N
Do Sow in November |
D
Do not Sow in December |
| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Take cuttings | ||||||||||||
| Take cuttings |
J
Do not Take cuttings in January |
F
Do not Take cuttings in February |
M
Do not Take cuttings in March |
A
Do not Take cuttings in April |
M
Do not Take cuttings in May |
J
Do not Take cuttings in June |
J
Do Take cuttings in July |
A
Do Take cuttings in August |
S
Do not Take cuttings in September |
O
Do not Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
Rhododendron luteum and wildlife
Rhododendron luteum is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Rhododendron luteum poisonous?
Rhododendron luteum can be toxic.
Toxic to Birds
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
Toxic to Livestock
Toxic to People
