Other varieties in this series are 'White Lights,' 'Orchid Lights,' 'Spicy Lights,' and 'Golden Lights' with white, orchid, soft orange, and gold flowers. Northern Hi-lights' has creamy white flowers. Mandarin Lights' and 'Lemon Lights' have mandarin orange and light yellow flowers, respectively. When planting rhododendrons and azaleas, proper site selection is extremely important. Azaleas prefer partial to full sun.
Rhododendrons perform best in protected sites in partial shade.
An area that receives morning sun and afternoon shade would be a good site for rhododendrons. Avoid windy, exposed sites. During the winter months, the cold, dry winds and sun can dry out the rhododendron foliage and cause extensive leaf burn. Rhododendrons and azaleas require well-drained soils with a pH of 4.0 to 5.5. The pH of most garden soils in Iowa range from 6.0 to 8.0.