Azalea 'LIMETTA' deciduous azalea
size/type
medium-sized shrub,medium-sized shrub
usual height
1,3-1,5m
usual width
1-1,3m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
May
location
full sun
soil type
acidic (peaty)
soil moisture requirements
evenly moist (dislikes drought)
USDA zone (lowest)
4 (down to -34°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Deciduous azaleas are probably the most striking flowering shrubs. Their colours are vivid and bright, and often have the shades that not many rhododendrons can offer. They need full sun.
Description of the plant:
Limetta is a large-flowered deciduous azalea bred by Hans Hachmann in 1991. It produces up to 8 cm wide, bright golden yellow flowers earlier than many other yellow-flowering azaleas: already from mid May. It grows moderately into a compact shrub about 1.5m tall and a little less wide. Deciduous leaves are mid green, oval to elliptic, fresh green in summer and orange, bronze, and red in autumn. Deciduous azaleas are ericaceous plants, loving insulate position with always moist soil. During temporary summer dry spells in certain areas their leaves may suffer and be prone to fungus infections. When spots appear on the leaves or they lose colour and start to curl use a suitable fungicide immediately. 1-2 sprays should help the plant remain beautiful and healthy.
They require no pruning. Should you need to shape or rejuvenate your plant do so as early in the spring as possible so that it can still make new twigs with flower buds for the next season. It re-sprouts reliably. It has many surface roots which spread to sides in search for nutrients and water. The best soil mixture consists of peat, lime-free compost and leaf-mould. Fully hardy to min. -34 °C (USDA zone 4).
Last update 04-07-2021
