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More Information: Rhododendron 'Tisa'


R. 'Tisa' 
  Photo: Jim Barlup

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, 2" across, inside light yellow, edges tinged strong red, outside strong red on midribs, deep red spots and nectar pouches. Dome-shaped truss has 13 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, 2½" long, semi-glossy, moderate olive green, held 2 years.

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  5°F  ( -15°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Nancy Evans x (Bambi x proteoides) #12

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Barlup

Registration Reference:  ARS 101

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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