Rhododendron luteum 'Jolie Madame'

West Asia to south-east Europe.

Yellow azalea 'Jolie Madame' is an upright and branching shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 2.5 m and is approx. 2 - 2.5 m wide.

The Yellow azalea 'Jolie Madame' is deciduous and has medium green, lanceolate leaves.

The pink-red flowers of Yellow azalea 'Jolie Madame' appear in umbels from mid-May to the end of May. They are strongly scented.

Rhododendron luteum 'Jolie Madame' is a shallow-rooting plant.

Preferred location in partial shade, sheltered from the wind.

The Yellow azalea 'Jolie Madame' has good frost hardiness.

Loose, humus-rich, sufficiently moist but water-permeable and well-aerated soil is preferred.

Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

- Yellow leaves on rhododendrons can be a sign of too high a lime content in the soil. Iron and magnesium fertiliser, for example, can help.
- This plant should only be watered with lime-free water. Rainwater is particularly suitable for this purpose.
- Cut back frozen shoots to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost.

No pruning is necessary for this plant.

The Yellow azalea 'Jolie Madame' sets beautiful accents together with:
Glossy Medlar, Japanese Fruit Kimmie.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

- Mulching: In the period from March to April
- Fertilise: In the period from April to August.