Admiral Semmes Native Azalea is a sturdy upright native deciduous shrub with extremely fragrant clusters of large butter-yellow flowers that bloom in spring as new growth emerges. The narrow glossy dark green leaves turn orange-bronze in fall. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Origins:
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R. austrinum x Exbury Hybrid
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Height:
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5' - 6'
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Spread:
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5’ - 6'
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Spacing:
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5'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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6 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Yellow
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly. Mulch in winter. Proper care and air circulation should prevent most pest and disease problems. Rhododendrons are susceptible canker, crown rot, root rot, leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew, aphids, borers, lacebugs, leafhoppers, mealybugs, mites, nematodes, scale, thrips, and whitefly.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Privacy Screen, Foundation Plantings, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: Pieris, Azalea, Hydrangea
