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More Information: Rhododendron 'Candycorn'


R. 'Candycorn' 
  Photo: Don Walace

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow, Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-campanulate, 2½" across, wavy-edged, brilliant yellow shading to deep yellowish pink at edge, with strong red nectar pouches. Dome-shaped truss has 15 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, 4" long, glossy green, retained 2 years.

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  5°F  ( -15°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     ('Nancy Evans' x 'Orange Marmalade') x (Orange Marmalade x Lem's Cameo)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Wallace

Registration Reference:  ARS 104

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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