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More Information: Rhododendron 'Admiral Semmes'


R. 'Admiral Semmes' 
  Photo: Don Hyatt

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, 1½" across, bright yellow with darker blotch, extremely fragrant.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:   Leaves are dark green, mildew resistant, and turn orange-bronze to scarlet in the Fall, deciduous.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Deciduous

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   Hotspur Yellow x austrinum

Hybridized or Selected by:  Dodd Nursery

Registration Reference:  not registered

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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