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More Information: Rhododendron 'Golden Sunset'


R. 'Golden Sunset' 
  Photo: Fredo Schroder Nursery

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3⅛" to 3½" across, vivid yellow, tinged red, with a vivid orange-yellow blotch. Truss has up to 30 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, 4" long, light to mid green, slightly tinged bronze. Upright plant habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Deciduous

Height:  7 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

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

Hybridized or Selected by:  Waterer, J.

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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