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More Information: Rhododendron 'Dorothy Gish'


R. 'Dorothy Gish' 
  Photo: Odo Tschetsch
Deutsche Genbank Rhododendron

Predominant Flower Color:  Orange

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, frilly, hose-in-hose, 2½" across, strong reddish-orange with a darker blotch.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Upright, dense habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  10°F  ( -12°C)

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

Hybridized or Selected by:  Bobbink & Atkins

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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