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More Information: Rhododendron 'Pacific Gold'


R. 'Pacific Gold' 
  Photo: Bill Stipe

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 3" across, wavy lobes, brilliant yellow with pale yellow edges. Dome-shaped truss holds 8-12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, about 4" long, slightly glossy, dark green, retained 2 years. New growth is mahogany green. Upright, well-branching habit.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Mrs Lammot Copeland x Mary Drennen

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Larson

Registration Reference:  ARS 844

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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