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More Information: Rhododendron 'Northern Hi-Lights'


R. 'Northern Hi-Lights' 
  Photo: Sally and John Perkins

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower tubular funnel-shaped, 2⅜" across, pale yellow with vivid yellow blotch, aging to yellowish white. Ball-shaped truss has 7-10 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves obovate, acute apex, cuneate base, 2½" long, hairy. Dense, spreading growth habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Deciduous

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -25°F  ( -32°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   atlanticum hybrid x unknown Exbury hybrid

Hybridized or Selected by:  U Minnesota

Registration Reference:  ARS 922

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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