Spring Borders, Bulb Combinations, Perennial Combinations
Rhododendrons and tulips can create a brilliant show of flowers early in the season, before the roses and annual plants eclipse all the beauties of the garden.
Here, Rhododendron luteum (Pontic Azalea) adds a bold splash of color with its large, bright golden-yellow floral trusses. In late spring to early summer, the air around the flowers is delightfully scented, making this Azalea a valuable addition near a patio and around the home.
It is underplanted with award-winning Tulip ‘World Expression’, a striking tulip with large creamy-yellow blossoms adorned with narrow, scarlet red flames. As the blooms mature, the petals fade to ivory-white and the flames deepen to blood-red.
Both plants have won prestigious awards. Enjoy!
| Hardiness |
6 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
4 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
©Clive Nichols
| Hardiness |
6 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
4 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
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