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Rhododendron 'Saffron Queen'

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.

  • Grows up to 4-6 ft. tall and wide (120-180 cm). 
  • A sun to part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in moist, acidic, humusywell-drained soils. Plant shallowly in a location protected from strong winter winds. Protect from frost to prevent damage to flowers. Mulch annually with leaf mold to retain moisture, control weeds, and cool the soil.
  • Perfect for shrub borders or mixed borders and shade gardens. Great for small gardens and containers too!
  • Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds
  • Removing spent flowers promotes new growth.
  • All parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

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Requirements

Hardiness 9
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Azaleas - Rhododendrons, Rhododendron - Azalea
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)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
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 City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Traditional Garden

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Requirements

Hardiness 9
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Azaleas - Rhododendrons, Rhododendron - Azalea
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)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
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 City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Traditional Garden

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