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More Information: Rhododendron 'George's Delight'


R. 'George's Delight' 
  Photo: Todd Boland

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower widely funnel-shaped, 3" across, pale creamy yellow with pale red picotee edges. Held in dome-shaped trusses with 13 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate to rounded base, 4" to 4½" long, light green, retained 3 years. Broad, well-branched plant.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Whitney yellow hybrid selection #6002 x Crest

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Whitney

Registration Reference:  ARS 853

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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