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Key characteristics

Family: Ericaceae
Height: 4 to 6 ft
Width: 4 to 6 ft
Flower color: Warm to bright yellow blooms, sometimes with a reddish-tinged blotch or red throat
Foliage color: Glossy dark green, evergreen leaves
Bloom time: Late spring, typically April to May
Light: Partial shade to part sun
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low to moderate; deadhead spent flowers, and prune lightly
Growing zone: USDA zones 6 to 8
Wildlife: Flowers attract early-season pollinators; foliage provides shelter for small birds and garden wildlife

Shrubs

Rhododendron 'Gedser Gold'

Gedser Gold Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Gedser Gold' is a compact evergreen shrub with dense, bushy growth and dark, glossy green foliage. In mid-spring rounded trusses of funnel-shaped flowers open in warm lemon to deep yellow tones. Each bloom shows a small red blotch or a red throat, giving gentle depth to the sunny color. The flowers are held in loose clusters above the foliage, creating a cheerful display in lightly shaded borders and woodland-style plantings.

Light

Partial shade to part sun

Water

Medium

Bloom time

Late spring, typically April to May

Find this plant

Works well in

Shade Gardens
Borders
Cottage Gardens
Woodland Gardens

Companion plants

Mahonias · Astilbe · Heucheras · Maidenhair fern · Corydalis · Lily-of-the-valley

Design tip

Bring ‘Gedser Gold’ close to a patio or entry where its uncommon yellow flowers can be appreciated during spring. Dark green evergreens nearby will sharpen the contrast, helping the sunny blooms stand out while maintaining a calm planting after flowering ends.