Rhododendron 'Northern Hi-Lights'
‘Northern Hi-Lights’ is an Exbury azalea that grows 4 to 5 ft. in height and 4 to 5 ft. in width. Its fragrant blooms are creamy white to pale yellow with a vivid yellow blotch and age to yellowish white. Its leaves have some resistance to mildew and turn red and burgundy in fall.
* Deer May Browse *
Photo courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens missouribotanicalgarden.org (a wonderful source of plant information)
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Flowering Shrub |
|
Foliage Type |
Deciduous |
| Height |
4' - 5' |
| Spread |
4' - 5' |
| Shape |
Upright |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink, & Lavender |
| Flowering Season |
Spring |
| Flower Color |
White and Yellow
|
| Rare to Find |
Yes |
|
|
| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences |
Average: plenty of drainage but do not dry out the roots |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
4 - 7
|
