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More Information: Rhododendron 'Kubla Khan'


R. 'Kubla Khan' 
  Photo: Tijs Huisman

Predominant Flower Color:  Orange

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower widely funnel-shaped, wavy-edges, 4½" across, vivid reddish orange edges shading lighter towards center, with a very large vivid red blotch and rays of spots of same color. Held in ball-shaped truss of 11 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves 6" long, slightly twisted, yellowish-green. Give plant light shade for best looking foliage.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Britannia x Goldsworth Orange

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Brandt

Registration Reference:  ARS 621

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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