Rhododendron Admiral Semmes

Rhododendron Admiral Semmes offers large fragrant yellow flower clusters on a heat-tolerant native azalea hybrid. Its upright, rounded habit makes it a useful choice for woodland edge, specimen, native-style garden, large border. Plant it in part shade to filtered sun. Water needs: Even moisture; acidic, organic, well-drained soil. It typically reaches 5–8 ft in height and 4–6 ft in width, although growth varies with climate, soil, pruning and care.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Rhododendron 'Admiral Semmes'
• Light: Part shade to filtered sun
• USDA zones: 6–9
• Mature height: 5–8 ft
• Mature width: 4–6 ft
• Foliage: Deciduous
• Water: Even moisture; acidic, organic, well-drained soil
• Landscape uses: Woodland edge, specimen, native-style garden, large border

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning and care.