Azalea Golden Sunset A stunning azalea for the larger garden, Azalea mollis Golden Sunset is a medium-sized to large, deciduous shrub with an upright to spreading habit. The leaves emerge bronze, turning mid-green in summer, then yellow in autumn. Orange-red buds open to pale yellow flowers, tinged orange and with orange throats in May and June. This cultivar needs minimal pruning. Azalea Golden Sunset holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit, and is good on the edge of a woodland planting; can also be grown on partially-shaded banks. Must have acid soil. Site: ShelteredSoil: Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, leafy, humus-rich, acid soilPosition: Best in partial shadeSeason of interest: Late spring to early summerHardiness: Fully hardyHeight: 6’6”-13’ (2.5-4m) Spread: 5-8’ (1.5-2.5 m) in 10-20 years