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More Information: Rhododendron 'Earl's Gold'


R. 'Earl's Gold' 
  Photo: Earl Sommerville

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower elongated tubular funnel-shaped, wavy-edged, 1¾" across, inside vivid yellow with a strong orange yellow blotch; outside tube moderate reddish orange, lightly scented. Ball-shaped truss holds 16 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes, slightly

Bloom Time:  Early

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves obovate, obtuse apex, cuneate base, down curved margins; dull, 3½" long, strong yellow green, deciduous. Open growth habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Deciduous

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   austrinum, open-pollinated

Hybridized or Selected by:  Sommerville

Registration Reference:  ARS 071

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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