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White Lights Azalea
‘White Lights’ azalea resulted from a cross between R. prizophyllum and a white flowered Exbury hybrid. Flower buds are a pale, delicate pink but upon reaching full-bloom the color fades to a give virtually a white appearance in the landscape. Flower buds…
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‘Spicy Lights’ azaleas feature salmon colored blooms with a slight fragrance. Flower bud hardiness is rated at -35 degrees F. Species: Rhododendron ‘Spicy Lights’ Introduction: 1987 Blooms: Late May to Early June Flower Color: Salmon Flower Form: Single Blooms Height: 5-6.5 feet Spread: 6-8 feet…
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Rosy Lights’ is a dark rose-pink. A spectacular display of fragrant flowers are produced in late May or early June. Flower buds are winter hardy to -45°F. Species: Rhododendron ‘Rosy Lights’ Introduction: 1984 Blooms: Late May Flower Color: Deep Rosy Pink…
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‘Orchid Lights’ azalea originated from a cross between R. canadense and R. x kosteranum. It has a dwarf compact form with fine textured leaves and branches, and beautiful bright yellow fall color. It is the earliest flowering of the ‘Lights’…
Read MoreNorthern Hi-Lights Azalea
‘Northern Hi-Lights’ azaleas blooms are a creamy white with yellow upper lip petals. The fall foliage is an outstanding bronzed burgundy. Species: Rhododendron ‘Northern Hi-Lights’ Introduction: 1994 Blooms: April to May Flower Color: Creamy White with Yellow Flower Form: Single Blooms Height: 5-6 feet…
Read MoreNorthern Lights Azalea
The beautiful and fragrant pink blooms of ‘Northern Lights’ azalea started a plant revolution when it was first released in the late 1970s. A seedling strain from a cross between R. x kosteranum and R. prinophyllum, ‘Northern Lights’ is reliably…
Read MoreGolden Lights Azalea
‘Golden Lights’ azalea features fragrant, golden colored blooms. As one of the famed ‘Lights’ series of azaleas, ‘Golden Lights’ brought not only brighter color but greater mildew resistance to Northern Lights Azaleas. Species: Rhododendron ‘Golden Lights’ Introduction: 1986 Blooms: Late May…
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