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Photo:
Shawna Larson
Taxon ID#
79
Fragrant multicolored white and yellow flowers
Scientific Name:
Rhododendron x 'Northern Hi-Lights'
Common Name 1
› Northern Lights Azalea
Family:
Ericaceae
Origins:
University of Minnesota hybrid
Plant Type:
Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')
Common Name 2
Common Name 3
Oregon native:
no
Western state native:
no
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Plant Maintenance Information
Landscape Application Information
Seasonal Care
Resource Links
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Level:
Medium
Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Sun Preference:
Shade
Water Preference:
M
Soil Preference:
Acidic, organically rich, moisture retentative but well drained
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
Wood chips, bark or pine needles
PLANT DESCRIPTION
Foliage Color:
Green
Foliage Description:
Fragrant:
yes
Predominant flower color:
Yellow
Flower Description:
Multicolored yellow and white
Fall color:
yes
Fall Color Description:
Leaves turn red and burgundy
Winter Foliage:
Deciduous
Winter Interest:
no
Winter Interest Description:
Mature height:
4-5'
Mature spread:
4-5'
Growth rate:
LANDSCAPE APPLICATION
Deer Resistant:
no
Fire Resistant:
no
Attracts Pollinators:
yes
Attracts Butterflies:
yes
Native Habitat:
Cool temperate forests of the Northern Hemisphere
Attracts Birds:
no
Cut/Dried Flowers:
no
Used by Wildlife:
no
Swales:
no
Wildlife Use:
Photo:
Pat Kolling
Hedge/Screen:
yes
Border:
yes
Erosion Control:
no
Windbreak:
no
Ground Cover:
no
Provides Shade:
no
Rock Garden:
no
Cover Structures:
no
First Bloom:
Apr
Last Bloom:
Adds Texture/Movement:
May
Ornamental Accent:
yes
no
Garden Observations:
Application
Anchor 1
SEASONAL CARE
Spring Care:
Summer Care:
Includes both deciduous and broad-leaved evergreen shrubs which require no pruning other than the prompt removal of dead flower heads immediately after they wither. It is of vital importance to do this. Allowing the flower heads to go to seed greatly weak
Fall Care:
Winter Care:
Long Term Care:
Insect Pests:
Aphids, borers, lacebugs, caterpillars, leafhoppers, mealybugs, nematodes,scale, thrips and whitefly
Wildlife Pests:
Diseases:
Blights, canker, crown rot, leaf gall, root rot, leaf spot, rust and powdery mildew
Environmental Problems:
Leaves may scorch in hot afternoon sun. Sensitive to toxins produced by roots of walnuts, butternuts, pecans and hickories. Poor drainage results in root rot.
Landscape Problems:
Care Comments:
While subject to many insects and diseases a healthy plant grown in the right environment with proper care should have limited problems
RESOURCES
OSU Landscape Profile:
USDA Plants:
Calscape Database:
LBJ Native Plant Database:
Missouri Botanical Garden Database:
Monrovia Profile:
Alternate Source 1:
Alternate Source 2:
Source Comment:
Sponsors
Desert Peaks Healthcare
George & Vickie Minor
Whistle Stop Farm & Flowers
McPheeter's Turf
High Desert Farms Nursery Sales, LLC
Schilling's Garden Market
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