Botanical profile

Rhododendron 'Weston's Lemon Drop'

Latin name
Rhododendron 'Weston’s Lemon Drop'
Common name
Azalea 'Weston's Lemon Drop'
Type
Shrub
Family
Ericaceae

Rhododendron ‘Weston’s Lemon Drop’ is a hardy azalea from the Weston series, known for its luminous summer bloom of delicately fragrant pale yellow flowers, often tinged with warmer hues in bud. Its rounded, supple habit integrates perfectly into flowerbeds, light undergrowth, or naturalized landscapes, where it brings softness and brilliance in season. Its dark green deciduous foliage creates a beautiful contrast with the bloom and takes on interesting autumnal shades. Attracting pollinators and easy to grow in acidic, rich, well-drained soil, it prefers a sunny to semi-shaded exposure. Rhododendron ‘Weston’s Lemon Drop’ is an excellent choice for those who wish to extend summer flowering with a bright and refined touch.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Regular, keep the soil cool
Fertilization
Fertilizer for acid-loving plants in spring
Soil type
Acid, rich, cool, well-drained
Minimum temperature
-30 °C (-22 °F)
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Early to mid-summer
Flower color
Pale yellow
Fruiting
Dry discrete capsules
Foliage color
Dark green, autumnal hues
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.5 m (5 ft)
Width
1.5 m (5 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Hummingbirds
Flowers that attract hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

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