Golden Torch Rhododendron - Live Plant - Starter Plug (LG)

Description

Golden Torch Rhododendron yakushimanum One of the most celebrated Rhododendrons ever grown, Golden Torch has been heaped with honors ever since its 1971 introduction, including England s prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticulture Society in 1993. It continues to reign as a favorite in gardens from north to south, thanks to its sun tolerance, absolutely beautiful color changes, and compact, densely-flowered habit. Golden Torch regales you with clusters of salmon-pink buds in spring on well-branched, low-growing shrubs just 3 to 5 feet high. The buds open to reveal blooms that are initially pale pink, then quickly turn to a buttery yellow. The petals continue to alter their hue as they mature, eventually becoming creamy and even ivory over their month-long life. The flowers appear in clusters about 5 inches in diameter, quite large given the compact size of this shrub. Expect them to reach their glory in late spring in most climates. All we can say is: It is an unforgettable show. Golden Torch is a Yakushimanum hybrid, one of many bred from a species discovered on the Japanese island of Yaku in the 1930s Mature Height : 3-5 Feet Mature Width : 4-6 Feet Exposure : Full to partial Shade Hardiness Zones : 4-8