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More Information: Rhododendron 'Mendocino Gold'


R. 'Mendocino Gold' 
  Photo: Eleanor Philp

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly-funnel-shaped, 3" across, wavy-edged, brilliant greenish yellow inside and out, with brilliant yellow dorsal lobe spotting. Ball-shaped truss has 10 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblong, acute apex, cuneate base, flat margins, 3.4" long, dull green. Uniform habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  25°F  ( -4°C)

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

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Charvet

Registration Reference:  ARS 072

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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