Saffron Queen' Rhododendron, Early Midseason Rhododendron
Delightfully fragrant and with its attractive peeling bark, Rhododendron 'Saffron Queen' is a medium-sized evergreen shrub with flowers held in lax trusses of 8-9. Blooming in early to mid-spring, it bears abundant, vivid yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers with darker spotting on their dorsal lobes. Luminous, they brighten any shady corner of the garden and contrast beautifully with the evergreen foliage of elliptic, glossy green leaves. 'Saffron Queen' is a Rhododendron burmanicum hybrid of upright, open habit upright, and open habit. It prefers some sun and is tender – hardy to 20°F (-7°C) – therefore suitable only for temperate locations.
| Hardiness |
9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Rhododendron |
| Common names | Rhododendron |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid) |
| Height | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing | 48" - 72" (120cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Rhododendron |
| Common names | Rhododendron |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid) |
| Height | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing | 48" - 72" (120cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Rhododendron ‘Saffron Queen’ do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhododendron ‘Saffron Queen’ | N/A | Buy Plants |
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