Mandarin Lights Cold Hardy Azalea (Rhododendron) - 1 Gallon Pot

Mandarin Lights Azalea Rhododendron 'Mandarin Lights' Plant Details USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 4a-8b Find Your Zone Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Shrub Height at Maturity: 4-5' Width at Maturity: 3-4' Spacing: 3.5' for natural hedge; 7' + for space between plants Flower Color: Brilliant Mandarin Orange Flower Size: Large cluster of 1.5-2" flowers Flowering Period: Spring Flower Type: Single in rounded clusters Fragrant Flowers: Yes Foliage Color: Medium Green Fragrant Foliage: No Berries: No Berry Color: NA Sun Needs: Shade or Mostly Shade, Dappled Shade, Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade, All Day Filtered Sun - Avoid direct afternoon sun 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: Extreme cold Description Exceptionally cold hardy to -30 degrees F and deliciously fragrant, 'Mandarin Lights' is an outstanding selection from the Northern Lights series that features abundant, stunning, large, pom pom-like clusters of brilliant mandarin orange flowers. We're not absolutely sure but this selection may be grown in Zone 3 with some protection. The plant itself has a rounded habit 4 to 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide over time. Plant this magnificent beauty near windows or close to patios, decks and other outdoor living spaces where the flowers and wonderful fragrance can be enjoyed. Northern Lights azaleas were bred by the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum to be very hardy and to have flower buds that can withstand temperatures of -30 to -45 degrees F. Landscape & Garden Uses Growing 4 to 5 feet tall and nearly as wide, Mandarin Lights Azalea is ideal for use as a specimen or in groupings in woodland borders or other areas of the landscape that provide part shade and moist but well-drained soils rich in organic matter. Also nice as a natural hedge or in pots, planters and other containers. A fine addition to fragrance gardens, orange theme gardens, Azalea gardens, woodland gardens and cottage gardens. Suggested Spacing: 3 to 3.5 feet apart for natural hedge; 7 feet or more apart for space between plants Growing Preferences Mandarin Lights Azalea is very easy to grow in a moist but well-drained, humus rich acidic soil and part shade. Morning and evening sun are fine but some dappled shade or filtered sun in the afternoon is preferred. Once established has good drought tolerance. Deciduous azaleas are very low-maintenance, requiring little if any pruning. That said, occasionally we might prune a stray branch that is growing way outside the natural form of the plant, but not so much that it would destroy this beautiful shrub. Helpful Articles Click on the link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for native azaleas. How To Plant & Care For Native Azaleas We are proud members of the ASA Plant Long & Prosper! Meet The Wilson Brothers & Staff Questions? Contact Us I bought this plant for a difficult area of my garden; It has lots of shade ,. The plant is thriving and growing nicely. So far, I am thrilled with the quality of plant from Wilson Bros. My winter is cold, I will let you know in the spring if it made it. Happy so far.---------------------------------Keep us posted. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy your purchase for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! :) Beth Steele | WBG