'Weston's Lemon Drop' is a lovely hybrid (viscosum x unknown) deciduous Azalea from Weston Nurseries' extensive breeding work. The buds are peach colored, and open to a soft yellow in May and June. The flowers of this interspecific hybrid are fragrant, and the bluish green foliage turns reddish maroon in fall. The Mezzit family of Hopkinton, MA has contributed a huge number of excellent Rhododendrons to the gardening world, and this one is one of the best ones.
Height
8 Feet
Spread
8 Feet
Bloom Color
Yellow
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Current Availability
Qty Avail
Description
Comments
Future Crop
Future Crop Ready Date
14
Rhododendron (Azalea-deciduous) visc. x Lemon Drop #7 30-36" (NATIVE-yellow-June)
Budded
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
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Cut Branches
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Fall Color - Attractive
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Fragrant - Flower
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Native
Soil Conditions
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Average
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Moist
Bloom Time
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Spring
Exposure
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Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
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Sun
Attracts Wildlife
•
Attracts Butterflies
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Attracts Pollinators
Foliage Color
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Green
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