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More Information: Rhododendron 'Klondyke'


R. 'Klondyke' 
  Photo: Kenneth Cox

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, 2⅜" to 3⅛"across, strong orange, suffused with reddish-orange, with an orange-yellow blotch. Ball-shaped truss holds 8-15 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason to Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves deep brownish-red when new, deep bronze in autumn. Broad, upright, dense growth habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Deciduous

Height:  8 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  unknown x unknown

Hybridized or Selected by:  Exbury Garden

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

Glossary of plant description terminology.
Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Cold hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.


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