Mandarin Lights Azalea

Mandarin Lights Azalea (Rhododendron 'Mandarin Lights')Mandarin Lights Azalea (Rhododendron 'Mandarin Lights') is a brilliant, cold-hardy deciduous azalea from the Northern Lights series, prized for its vibrant orange-red blooms and exceptional winter tolerance. Developed by the University of Minnesota for reliable performance in northern climates, this shrub delivers a showy mid-spring display that instantly energizes the garden. Its compact form, striking floral color, and adaptability make it ideal for focal points, borders, and foundation plantings.Distinctive Features'Mandarin Lights' matures at 4 to 6 feet tall and wide, forming a rounded, upright shrub with a strong presence in the landscape. In mid to late spring, it produces clusters of fiery orange-red, lightly fragrant blooms that appear before or just as the foliage begins to emerge. The funnel-shaped flowers are held in terminal trusses and attract early pollinators. In fall, the leaves transition to rich red and bronze hu