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More Information: Rhododendron 'Amber Lantern'


R. 'Amber Lantern' 
  Photo: Sally and John Perkins

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 1½" across, pale yellow with green spots, outside has purplish-pink bands on midribs. Held in flat trusses of 3-7 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, rounded base, 2" long, dull, olive green, retained 1 year. Grows 2x wider than tall.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

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

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Arsen

Registration Reference:  ARS 013

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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