Rhododendron Admiral Semmes
Fill spring gardens with large butter-yellow flowers and a strong sweet fragrance. Admiral Semmes Native Azalea forms a sturdy upright deciduous shrub. Glossy green foliage develops orange-bronze tones in fall, extending the display beyond flowering.
Growing Guide
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 9
- Mature Height: 5'–6'
- Mature Width: 5'–6'
- Spacing: 5'
- Soil: Rich, moist, acidic, well-drained soil
- Water Needs: Moderate
- Growth Rate: Moderate
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Rhododendron 'Admiral Semmes'
- Common Name: Admiral Semmes Native Azalea
- Plant Type: Deciduous Native Hybrid Azalea
- Bloom Color: Yellow
- Season of Interest: Spring, Fall
- Foliage: Deciduous
- Growth Habit: Sturdy, Upright, and Rounded
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Key Features
- Large fragrant butter-yellow flowers
- Spring bloom as foliage emerges
- Orange-bronze fall color
- Native hybrid wildlife value
- Strong upright habit
Landscape Uses
- Foundation plantings
- Native gardens
- Wildlife gardens
- Mixed borders
- Naturalized areas
Planting & Care Tips
- Plant in full sun to part sun.
- Provide acidic, well-drained soil.
- Water regularly.
- Mulch the root zone and prune only after flowering if needed.
Companion Plants
- Pieris Mountain Snow™
- Hydrangea Alice
- Camellia Kanjiro
- Carex Evergold
- Liriope Big Blue
Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.
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