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More Information: Rhododendron 'Delp's Sunsheen'


R. 'Delp's Sunsheen' 
  Photo: Don Hyatt

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 2½" across, light yellow and pale greenish yellow, with strong reddish orange spots. Dome-shaped truss holds 12 lax flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, 4¼" long, moderate yellow green.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Sweet Lulu x [vernicosum aff. x (Neried Group x fortunei ssp discolor)]

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Delp

Registration Reference:  ARS 993

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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