Rhododendron lutescens (Chinese: 黄花杜鹃) is a rhododendron species native to Guizhou, Sichuan, and Yunnan, China, where it grows at altitudes of 1700–2000 meters. It is a shrub that grows to 1–3 m in height, with leaves that are lanceolate, oblong-lanceolate or ovate-lanceolate, 4–9 by 1.5–2.5 cm in size. Flowers are yellow.
How to keep Rhododendron Lutescens.
Water
To care for Rhododendron lutescens, use rainwater or melted snow instead of tap water, which can be alkaline. Make sure to test the pH of your water, and if it's slightly alkaline, you can add a bit of vinegar to adjust it. During the growing season, water your Rhododendron lutescens generously. Reduce the amount during winter. Adjust your watering frequency according to the seasons to prevent overwatering and waterlogged soil.
Pruning
Rhododendron lutescens is a small evergreen shrub known for its yellow flowers. To keep it healthy and visually appealing, it's beneficial to prune it in early spring. During pruning, focus on removing dead wood, thinning out crowded areas, and shaping the shrub. Light annual pruning encourages new growth and improves air circulation, which is important since Rhododendron lutescens blooms on old wood.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Tree, Shrub
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Rhododendron
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Mature Height
- 5 m
