Azalea Klondyke

Azalea ‘Klondyke’

Why Buy Me?

• Attractive bright orange flowers
• Fragrant
• Bees love this plant!

Overview

• Botanical name: Rhododendron ‘Klondyke’

• Plant type: Deciduous azalea

• Group: Exbury / Knap Hill hybrid

• Use: Ornamental flowering shrub

Flowers

• Colour: Golden yellow to golden orange, with red-tinged buds

• Bloom time: Mid to late spring

• Form: Large, showy flower trusses

• Fragrance: Lightly scented

Foliage and Habit

• Leaves: Bronze when young, green in summer, turning orange-red in autumn before leaf drop

• Growth habit: Upright, bushy, rounded

• Mature size: Approximately 1.5–2 m tall and wide (4–6 ft)

Growing Conditions

• Light: Part shade to partial sun; morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal

• Soil: Acidic, moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter

• Water: Keep evenly moist, especially during dry periods

Care and Maintenance

• Mulching: Apply bark, pine needles, or leaf mould to conserve moisture and maintain soil acidity

• Feeding: Use an ericaceous fertiliser in spring after flowering

• Pruning: Minimal; prune lightly immediately after flowering if shaping is needed

• Hardiness: Suitable for temperate climates, roughly equivalent to USDA Zones 5–8

Seasonal Interest

• Spring: Bright golden flowers

• Summer: Healthy green foliage

• Autumn: Strong orange, red, and bronze leaf colour

• Winter: Leafless structure

Wildlife and Safety

• Attracts pollinators such as bees

• Toxic if ingested by pets or livestock

Notes

• Performs best in acidic soil; unsuitable for chalky or alkaline soils unless amended

• Can be grown successfully in containers using ericaceous compost