Golden Lights Azalea is an outstanding, cold-hardy variety that will successfully withstand harsh temperatures down to -30° F Sturdy, upright branches are covered with large, orange-yellow buds that open up to 1 inch wide bright yellow blooms in late spring, the attractive dark green foliage turns various shades of red during the autumn months. Does best in full Sun to partial shade. This is a deciduous azalea variety, so it will not keep its leaves through the winter.
Each offer includes one dormant bare root starter plant
Space plants approximately 5 to 6 feet apart for best results
Prefers well-drained, humus enriched, acidic soil with a ph below 5
Reaches standard mature height of 36 to 72 inches tall, depending on conditions
Developed and released from the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 1986; be careful when digging and hoeing around the base of azaleas because of the shallow root system
Hardy in USDA zones 4 to 7