Rhododendron 'Lemonade' ~ Lemonade Native Azalea size-30-g The densely packed lacecap flowers

The densely packed lacecap flowers bloom color that depends on the soil PH -acidic soils give the signature raspberry red while alkaline soils produce blue-purple flowers

making them a great starter plant

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then turn pink and red before turning metallic turquoise as they ripen

prefers wet soil

Rhododendron 'Lemonade' ~ Lemonade Native Azalea size-30-g The densely packed lacecap flowersLemonade Native Azalea is a hybrid native deciduous shrub with an upright habit. Orange tipped buds open to large spicy sweet scented lemon yellow flowers with lightly ruffled edges and a soft orange blotch in early spring. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well drained soils. Aromi hybrids are heat and humidity tolerant. Type: Shrub Origins: Aromi Hybrid Height: 6' 8' Spread: 4 6' Spacing: 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 8 Culture: Part Sun