'Golden Lights' Deciduous Azalea


Botanical Name Rhododendron ‘Golden Lights’
Plant Type Deciduous flowering shrub
Mature Size 1.2–1.5 m (4–5 ft) tall × 1.2–1.5 m (4–5 ft) wide
Hardiness Zones 
3–7 (extremely hardy in Ontario)
Native Area Hybrid cultivar
  • Spring: Golden-yellow to orange flowers in large clusters.

  • Summer: Mid-green foliage fills out the shrub.

  • Autumn: Leaves turn bronze and red before falling.

  • Winter: Dormant, with buds set for next season.