Azalea 'Weston’s Lemon Drop' – A Vibrant Evergreen Azalea with Bright Yellow Flowers
Azalea 'Weston’s Lemon Drop' is a dazzling evergreen shrub that adds a burst of sunshine to your garden with its cheerful, lemon-yellow flowers. Blooming profusely in mid to late spring, the vibrant blossoms are a refreshing sight and create a striking contrast against its rich green foliage. With its compact, rounded growth habit, this azalea is perfect for borders, garden beds, or containers, offering both colour and structure. 'Weston’s Lemon Drop' brings a touch of brightness and charm to any landscape, whether planted as a standalone specimen or in mixed plantings.
Why Grow Azalea 'Weston’s Lemon Drop'?
Bright Lemon-Yellow Flowers – The most eye-catching feature of 'Weston’s Lemon Drop' is its abundance of bright, lemon-yellow flowers that bloom in profusion during mid to late spring. These cheerful blooms bring a fresh, vibrant touch to the garden and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Evergreen Foliage – As an evergreen shrub, 'Weston’s Lemon Drop' retains its glossy, dark green leaves throughout the year, offering structure and visual interest even in the winter months. This makes it a great choice for gardens looking for year-round greenery and seasonal colour.
Compact & Rounded Growth – 'Weston’s Lemon Drop' grows to a height of about 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) with a similar spread, making it perfect for smaller gardens, borders, or containers. Its compact and rounded growth habit ensures it remains tidy and well-shaped throughout the seasons.
Hardy & Low-Maintenance – This azalea is a hardy and easy-care shrub, requiring minimal attention once established. It thrives in a variety of conditions and is perfect for gardeners who want vibrant spring colour with very little upkeep.
Fragrant Blooms – In addition to its stunning colour, the flowers of 'Weston’s Lemon Drop' also emit a light fragrance, adding to the sensory experience of your garden. The gentle scent is perfect for planting near patios, walkways, or seating areas.
Planting & Care Guide
Position: 'Weston’s Lemon Drop' thrives in partial shade to full sun. It does best in light, dappled shade or morning sun with afternoon shade, particularly in warmer climates where some afternoon shade can help protect the plant from scorching.
Soil: This azalea prefers well-drained, acidic soil with a pH between 4.5 and 6.0. To achieve the best results, amend your soil with organic matter like peat moss or compost to improve drainage and acidity, creating the ideal growing environment for the plant.
Watering: Water regularly after planting to establish a strong root system. Once established, 'Weston’s Lemon Drop' is moderately drought-tolerant but will benefit from consistent moisture, especially during dry spells. Ensure the soil stays evenly moist but not waterlogged.
Maintenance:
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Prune lightly after flowering to remove spent blooms and maintain a neat, rounded shape. This will also help promote healthy new growth and ensure that the plant stays compact.
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Mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture, suppress weeds, and protect the roots during colder months.
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Fertilize in early spring with a fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants to encourage vigorous growth and vibrant blooms.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Azalea 'Weston’s Lemon Drop' pairs beautifully with other evergreen shrubs like Rhododendrons, Pieris, and Camellias, which provide complementary textures and have similar growing requirements. For added contrast, plant it alongside perennials like ferns, hostas, or astilbes, which can thrive in similar conditions and add different textures. The bright yellow flowers of 'Weston’s Lemon Drop' look stunning when planted with other spring-blooming shrubs, such as azaleas in different colours, or with foliage plants like heuchera and vinca to create a lush, layered effect in the garden.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
