Azalea Klondyke X Exbury Hybrid

The shrub is part of the exbury group of hybrids.

Azalea klondyke x exbury hybrid. Deciduous so best planted in a border. Klondyke azalea now that the traditional evergreen azaleas are finishing up their show it s time for the deciduous azaleas to take over and it s not hard to miss one of our favorites the intense golden yellow klondyke. Red orange in bud opening to one of the best bright golden yellow flowers in may june. Plant taxonomy classifies these orange azaleas as rhododendron gibraltar occasionally you will see the name written as rhododendron x gibraltar the insertion of the x in the name calls attention to the fact that this is a hybrid plant.

Flowers bloom in clusters in mid season may on rounded shrubs that typically mature over time to 3 5 tall and as wide. This fine deciduous azalea has coppery red new growth and good autumn colour. Part to full sun hardiness zone. Klondyke is the perfect accent in borders.

Evergreen azaleas are one of the most popular of the partial shade loving plants but their deciduous cousins a group known as exbury hybrids have largely flown under the radar. Feed with eb stone azalea camellia gardenia food use eb stone azalea camellia gardenia mix when planting. Striking golden orange blossoms. Beautiful planted with blues and purples.

6 8 feet width. Late spring light preference. Klondyke azalea flower color. If the large clusters of vivid flowers cropping up all over the plant don t catch everyone s attention the delightful fragrance will.

4 6 feet season of bloom. This exbury hybrid has showy flower clusters with a fragrance that packs a sweet punch. Deciduous hybrid azaleas knap hill and exbury azaleas are by far the most popular of deciduous hybrid azaleas grown in north america. Group deciduous azalea exbury hybrid.

The mounding form is excellent for massing in shrub borders or for use as a bold landscape accent at the edge of a reflecting pool. They were originally developed in about 1870 by anthony waterer at his nursery in knap hill england but the plants did not become widely available until 1924. Gibraltar azalea is a deciduous flowering shrub. Requires a fairly sunny position.

Height 150 180cm in 10 years. Bees butterflies and hummingbirds are in heaven when the azaleas are in bloom. Rhododendron exbury hybrid klondyke azalea exbury klondyke. Recommended for one of the best yellow flowers.