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More Information: Rhododendron 'Abendsonne'


R. 'Abendsonne' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Orange

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, inside orange-red fading to coppery-yellow in throat, outside orange red.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, olive green, retained 3 years. Compact, rounded plant habit.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     John Walter x dichroanthum ssp. syphocalyx

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Hobbie

Registration Reference:  not registered

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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