Rhododendron luteum 'Nancy Waterer'

West Asia to south-east Europe.

Yellow azalea 'Nancy Waterer' is an upright growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1.2 - 1.5 m wide.

The Yellow azalea 'Nancy Waterer' is deciduous and has medium green, lanceolate leaves.

The golden-yellow, funnel-shaped flowers of Yellow azalea 'Nancy Waterer' appear in umbels from the end of April to mid-May. They are strongly scented.

Rhododendron luteum 'Nancy Waterer' is a shallow-rooting plant.

Preferred location in partial shade, sheltered from the wind.

The Yellow azalea 'Nancy Waterer' 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 'Nancy Waterer' sets beautiful accents together with:
Japanese medlar, Japanese fruit cimmie.

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.