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More Information: Rhododendron 'Daybreak'


R. 'Daybreak' 
  Photo: Odo Tschetsch
Deutsche Genbank Rhododendron

Predominant Flower Color:  Orange

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, 2½" across, strong yellow-orange, suffused reddish orange, with a vivid orange to yellow blotch. Ball-shaped truss has about 9 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, 2¾" long, dark green, bronze-colored new growth. Broad, upright, dense growth habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Deciduous

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

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

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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