Lemon Lush Native Azalea
Rhododendron austrinum ‘Lemon Lush’
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 6a-9b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Shrub or Small Tree
Height at Maturity: 6-10′
Width at Maturity: 4-6′
Spacing: 4′ for solid hedges; 8-10’+ for space between plants
Flower Color: Lemon Yellow
Flower Size: Large clusters of 2-3″ flowers
Flowering Period: Early to Mid-Spring
Flower Type: Single, Trumpet shape
Fragrant Flowers: Yes!
Foliage Color: Medium Green
Fragrant Foliage: No
Berries: No
Berry Color: NA
Sun Needs: Part to Mostly Shade, Dappled Shade, Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade, All Day Filtered Sun, Full Sun (See Cultural Preferences above)
Water Needs: Average, Lower when established
Soil Type: Clay (amended), Loam, Sand (amended), Silt
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist
Soil pH: 4.5 – 6.5 (Acid to Slightly Acid)
Maintenance / Care: Low
Attracts: Visual Attention
Resistances: Heat, Humidity, Insect, Shade
Description
A rare Rhododendron austrinum selection for Earl Sommerville, Lemon Lush produces abundant, wonderfully fragrant, large rounded trusses of bright lemon yellow flowers that are sure to light up the garden. This North American Native beauty is truly stunning in bloom.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing 6 to 10 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide, the Lemon Lush Azalea is ideal for use as a specimen or in groupings in woodland borders or other areas of the landscape that provide moist but well-drained soils rich in organic matter. A fine selection for fragrance gardens, Azalea gardens, woodland gardens, yellow theme gardens, and cottage gardens.
Spacing: 10′ or more for space between plants
Growing Preferences
Lemon Lush Azalea is very easy to grow in moist but well-drained soil of average to high fertility and part shade, preferably morning and/or evening sun with shade or filtered sun in the afternoon. Some suggest full sun tolerance throughout the zones where it is listed hardy, however, we always like to play it safe so as mentioned a break from direct afternoon sun in hotter climates. Once established plants are quite drought tolerant, requiring supplemental water only during prolonged periods of dry summer weather. Native azaleas are very low-maintenance, requiring little if any pruning. That said, occasionally we might prune a stray branch that is spoiling the natural form of the plant.
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Every shrub ordered from Wilson Bros this year arrived in tact and beautifully healthy. My Lemon Lush Has been planted and is thriving. I am looking forward to its blossoms.————————————————Thanks for the awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG















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