| Description | One of the first good flowering yellow Rhododendrons. |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | (roh-do-DEN-dron) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Broadleaf evergreen |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Sunlight | morning sun at most, afternoon shade, part sun |
| Moisture | average, moist |
| Soil & Site | well drained, acidic ph, humusy |
| Flowers | trusses of lemon yellow flowers, yellow buds |
| Leaves | green, evergreen |
| Dimensions | 3-5 by 5-6 feet (HS) |
| Maintenance | I have had success growing Rhododendrons by digging the hole 2 times larger than is needed. Taking the soil and mixing it 50-50 with peat moss. Plant it above grade to provide for good drainage. At planting time I give it a dose of soil sulfur. Always mulch the plant with organic mulch (preferably one that creates and acid soil conditions). This helps add organic matter to the soil as it rots and helps to maintain the soil moisture. Any pruning should be done after flowering. |
| Cultivar Origin | David Leach, 1991, USA |
| Misc Facts | Genus name comes from the Greek words rhodo meaning rose and dendron meaning tree. Transferred from the Greek name for Nerium oleander. |
| Notes & Reference | #144-Missouri Botanical Gardens web site (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org) |
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