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More Information: Rhododendron 'Apricot Nectar'


R. 'Apricot Nectar' 
  Photo: Roland Kersten

Predominant Flower Color:  Orange

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, vivid red edges fading to orange and a dark red base, orange veins in center. Held in loose ball-shaped truss with 14 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves ovate, pointed, cuneate base, 6½" long, dark green. Compact habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     [(dichroanthum x neriiflorum) x (fortunei ssp. discolor x Fabia)] x Jalisco

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Lyons

Registration Reference:  ARS 714

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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