Rhododendron luteum 'Pink Delight'

West Asia to south-east Europe.

Yellow azalea 'Pink Delight' is an upright-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 2.2 m and is approx. 1.6 - 1.8 m wide.

The Yellow azalea 'Pink Delight' is deciduous and has medium green, lanceolate leaves.

Rhododendron luteum 'Pink Delight' produces pink, yellow flowers arranged in umbels from the end of May to mid-June. These exude a strong fragrance.

Rhododendron luteum 'Pink Delight' is a shallow-rooting plant.

Preferred location in partial shade, sheltered from the wind.

The Yellow azalea 'Pink Delight' 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 'Pink Delight' 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.