Rhododendron luteum
Pontic Azalea
Photo of Rhododendron luteum - Pontic Azalea
No photo for the moment for Rhododendron luteum - Pontic Azalea
Please note: You must be the owner of the posted photo and it must not be copyrighted.
Things You Must Knows cannot be held responsible for photos posted in violation of this rule
Common Name:
Flower color:
Foliage color:
GreenSun (From 0 to 5):
Water (From 0 to 5):
Maximum temperature:
Minimum temperature:
Maximum height:
Maximum width:
Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron luteum) - Description
Also called the honeysuckle Azalea, for its honey yellow blooms in the springtime. The blooms are a sticky yellow and extremely fragrant, but beware as its nectar is actually toxic. This is a deciduous shrub that is a rarity in that it's native range is in eastern Europe to Caucasus. Usually forms a shrub about 5' by 5', but if given the space it will encroach upon a 12' x 12' size. Due to it's many unique attributes it has been used extensively as a parent in many hybridizing programs including the famous Ghent line of Azaleas (where there are over 100 different popular culitavars alone!).
Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron luteum) - Blooming
Blooms in early Spring. There are many varieties of Rhododendrons and Azaleas that come in many different colors and styles.
Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron luteum) - Growth
Rhododendrons do best with filtered sunlight. Generally, these plants will need more protection from the sun as the climate gets sunnier and hotter. They do best in cooler, temperate climates that have sufficient rainfall.
Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron luteum) - Planting
Sow seeds in soil that is acidic as soon as the seeds are ripe or in early spring. Maintain the temperature between 55 and 65°F (18°C). It should be noted that Rhododendrons readily hybridize and seeds collected from your garden may produce offspring that do not closely resemble the parents.
Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron luteum) - Pest
Prone to whitefly, lace bugs, scale, caterpillars and aphids. Susceptible to powdery mildew, leafy gall and root rot.
Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron luteum) - Interesting facts
The name Rhododendron literally translates to "rose tree". The species R. catawbiense is found throughout the Appalachian Mountains. Not only is it the state flower of West Virginia, it is also on the state flag.
Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron luteum) - Soil and irrigation
Need fast-draining soils that are rich and acidic. Does best if the soil also retains sufficient quantities of water (amend soil with organic matter to do so). These plants need more air in the root zone than most plants do. Plants that are yellowing and that have leaves that are dropping are most likely sitting in water and the roots are drowning.
