Pontic Azalea

Rhododendron Luteum

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Overview

Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron luteum) is a deciduous shrub, notable for its vibrant yellow, highly fragrant flowers blooming in mid-spring. It reaches 6-13 feet in height and spreads 6-8 feet. Thrives in acidic, well-drained soil and partial shade. Adds striking color and aroma to woodland gardens. Attracts pollinators, but note: leaves and nectar are toxic. Ideal for naturalistic settings, specimen planting, or in mass for dramatic effect.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 6–9Climate Temperate

Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron Luteum) — Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron luteum) is a deciduous shrub

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 6–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 4–5 Ft.
Mature width: 4–5 Ft.

Classification

Family: Ericaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron Luteum) — the leaves turn to attractive shades of yellow and orange; originating from the Black Sea region, it adds a unique and

Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron Luteum) — as long as the roots are kept cool and moist; the leaves turn to attractive shades of yellow and orange

Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron Luteum) — It thrives in partial shade but can tolerate full sun in cooler climates; originating from the Black Sea region, it adds

Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron Luteum) — When planning your landscape; flourishing addition to the garden

Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron Luteum) — shrub for half or shade; flourishing addition to the garden

Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron Luteum) — shrub with yellow blooms; the leaves turn to attractive shades of yellow and orange

Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron Luteum) — yellow flowers in the garden; originating from the Black Sea region, it adds a unique and aromatic charm to any landscape

Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron Luteum) — flourishing addition to the garden; it reaches 6-13 feet in height and spreads 6-8 feet

Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron Luteum) — It reaches 6-13 feet in height and spreads 6-8 feet; flourishing addition to the garden, image 60

Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron Luteum) — Thrives in acidic, well-drained soil and partial shade; it reaches 6-13 feet in height and spreads 6-8 feet, image 61

Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron Luteum) — highly fragrant flowers blooming in mid-spring; the leaves turn to attractive shades of yellow and orange, image 59

Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron Luteum) — notable for its vibrant yellow; originating from the Black Sea region, it adds a unique and aromatic charm to, image 58

Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron Luteum) — Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron luteum) is a deciduous shrub; it reaches 6-13 feet in height and spreads 6-8 feet, image 57

Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron Luteum) — is a deciduous shrub renowned for both its vibrant blooms and captivating fragrance; originating from the, image 66

Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron Luteum) — Attracts pollinators, but note: leaves and nectar are toxic; the leaves turn to attractive shades of yellow, image 63

Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron Luteum) — scientifically known as Rhododendron luteum; it reaches 6-13 feet in height and spreads 6-8 feet, image 65

Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron Luteum) — Ideal for naturalistic settings, specimen planting, or in mass for dramatic effect; flourishing addition to, image 64

Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron Luteum) — Adds striking color and aroma to woodland gardens; originating from the Black Sea region, it adds a unique, image 62

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