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More Information: Rhododendron 'Amber Touch'


R. 'Amber Touch' 
  Photo: Jim Barlup

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink, Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 3¼" across, wavy edges, moderate yellowish pink edges fading to light yellow with strong red nectarines. Held in dome shaped truss with 16 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason to Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, 4½" long, glossy, moderate olive green, retained 2 years. Dense growth habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     [Hotei x (Virginia Richards x Hawk hybrid)] x (Brinny x Whitney's late, frilled, yellow hybrid)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Barlup

Registration Reference:  ARS 961

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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