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More Information: Rhododendron 'Lehigh Gold'


R. 'Lehigh Gold' 
  Photo: Allan Glassman

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3" across, opens light yellow tinged randomly pale pink, aging to golden yellow, reverse tinged pale pink mainly towards edges. Dome-shaped truss holds 12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves broadly elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, dull, 3⅜" long, moderate yellow green, retained 2 years.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Scintillation x September Song

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Glassman

Registration Reference:  ARS 034

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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