<< back to main Azaleas Pink Lights Lemon Lights Mandarin Lights Spicy Lights Golden Lights Orchid Lights AZALEAS do best in full sun, will tolerate light shade are sensitive to extreme heat (avoid south side of buildings) have shallow root systems that dry out rapidly benefit from watering, so good drainage is a must require acid soil for best growth benefit from compost, manure, sawdust, or peatmoss before planting should not be planted too deep; roots form in the upper 4 to 6" need fertilizer in spring or early summer need an organic mulch to retain water during dry periods FOR MORE INFORMATION: Azaleas and Rhododendrons, FS-2386 'Spicy Lights' is the seventh in a series of azaleas developed to survive northern winters. These introductions are available in a variety of colors, with heights ranging from 4 to 10 feet. Key to Tables Varieties are listed with year of introduction. Bold type indicates these are available from retail nurseries. Regular type indicates heirloom varieties with limited availability. AZALEAS, Rhododendron Tri Lights 2003 multi-colored flowers Lemon Lights 1996 lemon yellow flower Northern Hi-Lights 1994 hardy, creamy white with yellow upper petal Mandarin Hi-Lights 1992 hardy, orange flowers Spicy Lights 1987 salmon flowers Golden Lights 1986 greater mildew resistance, golden orange color Orchid Lights 1986 orchid flowers, hardy, compact plant Pink Lights 1984 hardy, sweetly scented, light pink flowers Rosy Lights 1984 deep rosy pink, extremely floriferous White Lights 1984 white flower with yellow blotch Northern Lights 1978 hardy, pink-flowered strain of azaleas, very fragrant << back to main

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