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Rhododendron Narcissiflora

'Narcissiflora' Ghent Azalea

Narcissiflora is a deciduous Ghent azalea with fragrant yellow flowers whose extra petals give them a double or semi-double appearance. Green leaves can turn orange and red before falling. Flowering is in spring, sometimes extending into early summer according to climate.

Grow in sun or partial shade with acidic soil and regular moisture. Avoid allowing the root zone to dry out. It can be used in mixed shrub borders.

North American grower reference size
Height and width: 6-8 feet

Plant type
Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Deciduous Shrub
Height
6-8 ft
Width
6-8 ft
Hardiness zones
5–8
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Bloom time
Early Summer, Spring
Flower color
Yellow
Leaf color
Green
Fall color
Orange, Red
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Soil
Acidic, Moist well-drained
Landscape use
Border
Fruit
No
Fragrant
Yes
Deer resistant
No
Salt tolerant
No
Drought tolerant
No